The 2024 Formula 1 season has kicked off in Bahrain with Lewis Hamilton leading a Mercedes 1-2 at the end of FP2. Red Bull, on the other hand, seemed off the pace with Max Verstappen in sixth and Sergio Perez in 10th place. As engine modes and fuel loads remain unclear, all eyes are on qualifying to see if Red Bull can make a comeback or if other teams will challenge them this season.
The Bahrain GP weekend has been moved forward by one day compared to its regular schedule due to Ramadan starting on Sunday, March 10. With the Saudi Arabian GP scheduled for Saturday, March 9, the Bahrain GP had to be rescheduled to maintain a week gap between the two races as per F1 rules.
In the United Kingdom, Formula 1 is broadcast live on Sky Sports, except for the British GP, which is shown live on both Sky Sports and Channel 4. Sky Sports F1 offers a monthly subscription for new customers at a cost of £18. Live streaming through NOW is also available in the UK with a one-off payment or monthly subscription. Every F1 practice, qualifying, and race is shown live on Sky Sports F1, with Bahrain GP qualifying coverage starting at 3:10 pm GMT on Sky Sports F1.
Channel 4 will be broadcasting highlights of qualifying for the Bahrain GP on Friday evening at 7:30 pm GMT. The program will run for 90 minutes, covering qualifying and wrapping up the major talking points of the race weekend. Throughout the 2024 season, Channel 4 will provide highlights of every qualifying and race for each event, available on their on-demand catch-up services.
Live radio coverage of every practice, qualifying, and race for the 2024 F1 season will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra, or via the BBC Sport website. Coverage of Bahrain GP qualifying will begin at 4:00 pm GMT on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sounds app.
Dry and mild conditions are expected for the start of qualifying in Bahrain, with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius. The forecast indicates a low chance of rain and light winds, providing ideal conditions for an exciting and competitive qualifying session in the desert.
The anticipation is high as teams and drivers prepare to battle it out for pole position in the first qualifying session of the 2024 F1 season. With uncertainties surrounding engine performance and fuel loads, fans can expect an unpredictable and thrilling qualifying session in Bahrain. Tune in to watch the action unfold and witness the start of what promises to be an exhilarating season of Formula 1 racing.
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