What time is F1 2024 pre-season testing in Bahrain?

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The forthcoming Formula 1 season in 2024 commences this week with preliminary evaluations being conducted at Bahrain International Circuit. This is just a mere seven days preceding the first race at the identical track.

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On Wednesday, the cars will hit the track for the initial time, marking the beginning of three days of testing. During this period, the drivers and teams will increase their pace, preparing themselves for an upcoming season that will include 24 record-breaking races.

Who will be the first to set the standard? Furthermore, is it possible for anyone to contest Max Verstappen and Red Bull this season? The initial gauge will be provided by the tests.

about the topic at hand. We've compiled all the important information to make it easy for you to understand. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, these details are crucial to your understanding of the subject. Take some time to absorb the information and you'll be well-informed in no time.

F1 Testing Dates: When?

The schedules for iinspection - at the Sakhir circuit of Bahrain International - are as listed below:

From 11am to 4pm, there is an afternoon session.

The session was rescheduled for an earlier time due to the cancellation of the morning session.

From 7am to 11am, it's time for the morning session.

From noon to 4 in the afternoon, we have our second session of the day.

Bahrain Test: Driver Line-up Announced

On Wednesday, February 21, Max Verstappen will be present all day.

On Thursday, February 22, Sergio Perez will be driving in the morning session, while Max Verstappen will take over in the afternoon.

On Friday, February 23, Sergio Perez will be present all day.

On Wednesday, February 21st, there will be a full-day event featuring George Russell.

On Thursday, February 22nd, Lewis Hamilton will be present for the entire day.

On Friday, February 23rd, Lewis Hamilton will drive during the morning session, while George Russell will drive during the afternoon session.

On Wednesday, February 21, the drivers assigned to test their driving skills were Charles Leclerc in the morning and Carlos Sainz in the afternoon.

Thursday, February 22: To be confirmed

The blog section has not yet been confirmed for Friday, February 23.

On Wednesday, February 21st, Oscar Piastri will be driving in the morning session while Lando Norris will be driving in the afternoon session.

Thursday, February 22: The morning session was dominated by Oscar Piastri while the afternoon session saw Lando Norris take control.

Friday, February 23: In the morning session, Lando Norris took to the track while in the afternoon session, Oscar Piastri was in action.

On Wednesday, February 21, the morning session was led by Fernando Alonso while the afternoon session was headed by Lance Stroll.

The blog section for Thursday, February 22 is yet to be confirmed.

The blog section on Friday, February 23 is yet to be confirmed.

On Wednesday, February 21st, Esteban Ocon was assigned to the morning session while Pierre Gasly took over during the afternoon session.

On the 22nd of February, the morning session was led by Pierre Gasly while Esteban Ocon took over for the afternoon.

On Friday, February 23rd, Esteban Ocon had the morning session and Pierre Gasly had the afternoon session.

On Wednesday, February 21st, there were two drivers who participated in the test runs. The morning driver was Alexander Albon, while Logan Sargeant took over in the afternoon.

On Thursday, February 22nd, there will be a visit from Logan Sargeant throughout the entire day.

On February 23rd, Alexander Albon will be present for the entire day.

On the 21st of February, Kevin Magnussen took the morning session and Nico Hulkenberg took the afternoon session.

On Thursday, February 22nd, Nico Hulkenberg took the track in the morning, while Kevin Magnussen drove in the afternoon.

On Friday, February 23, Kevin Magnussen will be driving in the morning and Nico Hulkenberg will be driving in the afternoon.

On Wednesday, February 21, Valtteri Bottas will take to the track in the morning, while Zhou Guanyu will take over in the afternoon.

On Thursday, February 22, Zhou Guanyu drove in the morning, while Valtteri Bottas drove in the afternoon.

On Friday, February 23rd, Valtteri Bottas took the AM session, while Zhou Guanyu grabbed the PM session.

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On Wednesday, February 21, Yuki Tsunoda will take part in the morning session while Daniel Ricciardo will participate in the afternoon session.

The schedule for Thursday, February 22 is yet to be confirmed (TBC).

Friday, February 23: To be confirmed.

Where To Watch Pre-season Testing?

During the pre-season testing, Sky Sports F1 in the UK and Ireland will broadcast live coverage of every minute of running.

Formula 1 races are shown on ESPN in the US.

2024 Season's First Race Date?

The inaugural competition of the fresh season is scheduled for 2nd of March, which is the Bahrain Grand Prix.

The initial two contests of the season, held in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, will take place on Saturdays to avoid overlapping with the commencement of Ramadan on March 10th.

This implies that there will be practice for both races on Thursday, while qualifying will take place on Friday.

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