SUMMARY
- The Bahrain Grand Prix kicks off the 2024 F1 season, hosted at the iconic Sakhir track this weekend.
- The Bahrain GP history, transitioning from day to night race, adapts again with schedule changes due to Ramadan.
F1 has made a glamorous return for the much anticipated 2024 season at the Bahrain International Circuit. This race marks the beginning of the racing campaign and is slated to occur this very weekend! Just like the last three years, the prestigious track at Sakhir will be the venue for this thrilling event. Teams have carefully fine-tuned their garages and pit boxes as they gear up for the grand weekend.
Not complying with the tradition, the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix is set to take place on a Saturday, diverging from its usual Sunday slot. This major shift took place keeping in mind the holy month of Ramadan, which prompted the scheduling rearrangement. With a lengthy 24-race schedule, the latest season promises to be a breathtaking spectacle.
All you need to know about the Bahrain GP
The circuit, spanning 5.412 kilometers, boasts a mix of straights and technical corners. Bahrain Grand Prix made history in the Middle East in 2004, becoming it is been a regular fixture near the start of each season.
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Initially a daytime affair, the race transitioned to a night event in 2014, a decade after its inauguration. However, the recent changes due to the festival of Ramadan have led to the restructuring of the event schedule along with that of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Here is the schedule for the Bahrain Grand Prix 2024:
SESSION | DATE | TIME |
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Free practice 1 | Thursday 29 February | – |
Free practice 2 | Thursday 29 February | – |
Free practice 3 | Friday 1 March | – |
Qualification | Friday 1 March | – |
Race | Saturday 2 March | – |
Kicking off with the Sakhir race, the stage is set for yet another thrilling Formula 1 campaign. As far as the 2023 standings go, it will be a tough fight for all major teams to match the competence of Red Bull and the reigning champion Max Verstappen.
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The Bahrain Grand Prix will pull the curtain on the upgrades made by the 10 teams for their respective machinery. It will also give fans a glimpse of who might pose a challenge to Red Bull and their ‘monster’ like RB20 in the early stages. Aiming to maintain their dominant streak, the Milton Keynes-based team will be striving to bag the championship trophy.
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Catch the Bahrain Grand Prix live on DStv Ch. 235 on Saturday at 6pm
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Meanwhile, Mercedes and Ferrari, who went through major changes lately, will be banking on their latest challengers. To catch all the F1 action and latest updates, here is a list of channels you can turn to this weekend:
You can catch the action-packed Bahrain Grand Prix of 2024 in various countries through different channels:
- Eurasia: Tune in to Setanta Sports for live coverage.
- Germany: Enjoy the race on Sky Deutschland.
- Australia: Watch it on Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo, or Network Ten.
- USA: ESPN and ESPN Deportes will be broadcasting the event.
- India: For viewers in India, F1 TV offers live streaming of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
- Canada: Locals have the option to get the live action on multiple platforms like RDS, RDS 2, TSN, and Noovo.