Excitement mounts as pre-season testing for the Formula 1 season has started in Bahrain.
Teams and drivers are gearing up to hit the track, eager to put their new machinery through its paces ahead of the highly anticipated campaign. Fans are already abuzz with speculation about what this season might hold.
Lewis Hamilton was spotted on the pit wall during the F1 Testing session.
#F1Testing | Lewis Hamilton in the pit wall! pic.twitter.com/qKGHhRZjRB
— deni (@fiagirly) February 21, 2024
George Russell is back out on track, running on the C3 Yellow Medium tyre, and he’s putting together consecutive laps.
#F1Testing | George Russell back out on track on the C3 Yellow Medium tyre. He is doing consecutive laps. pic.twitter.com/NnVo3RsuPk
— deni (@fiagirly) February 21, 2024
Charles is heading out of his garage! It looks stunning.
F1 2024 is GO! 🟢 ✌️ #F1Testing #F1 pic.twitter.com/9Wh5IonzIb
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) February 21, 2024
Earlier today, Carlos was spotted biking in the paddock. It seems he’s staying active and enjoying some time outdoors amidst the hustle and bustle of the Formula 1 environment.
🇧🇭 Carlos biking in the paddock earlier 🌶️
— Carlos Sainz News (@CSainzNews_) February 21, 2024
📸: [1-2] James Moy, [3] Mark Thompson, [4] Kim Illman#CarlosSainz | #ScuderiaFerrari | #F1Testing pic.twitter.com/PpH4iQnjDv
Stay tuned for updates on all the action as the teams prepare to unleash their potential on the desert circuit.
F1 Schedule
Here is the F1 schedule for Bahrain officially announced by the Formula1 on their official website.
Event | Session | Time |
---|---|---|
THURSDAY 29th FEBRUARY | Local time | |
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | First Practice Session | 09:45 – 10:30 |
FIA Formula 3 | Practice Session | 10:55 – 11:40 |
FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 12:05 – 12:50 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 13:00 – 14:00 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 13:00 – 14:00 |
FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 13:00 – 14:00 |
FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 14:30 – 15:30 |
FIA Formula 3 | Qualifying Session | 16:00 – 16:30 |
Formula 1 | Teams’ Press Conference | 16:00 – 17:00 |
FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 16:55 – 17:25 |
FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 17:30 – 18:00 |
FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 18:00 – 19:00 |
FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 19:05 – 19:35 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Second Practice Session | 19:30 – 20:15 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 20:25 – 21:25 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 20:25 – 21:25 |
FRIDAY 1st MARCH | ||
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Qualifying Session | 12:05 – 12:35 |
FIA Formula 3 | Sprint Race (19 Laps or 40 Mins +1 Lap) | 13:15 – 14:00 |
Formula 1 | Team Pit Stop Practice | 14:15 – 14:45 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 14:15 – 15:00 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 14:15 – 15:00 |
FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 14:20 – 14:50 |
FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 15:30 – 16:30 |
FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 17:15 – 18:05 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 18:10 – 18:40 |
FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 18:25 – 18:55 |
FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 19:00 – 20:00 |
Formula 1 | Press Conference | 20:00 – 21:00 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | First Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins) | 20:45 – 21:15 |
F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo | 21:20 – 22:20 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 21:20 – 22:20 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 21:20 – 22:20 |
SATURDAY 2nd MARCH | ||
FIA Formula 3 | Feature Race (22 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 12:00 – 12:50 |
FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (32 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 13:30 – 14:35 |
FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 15:00 – 15:30 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Second Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins) | 15:00 – 15:30 |
Promoter Activity | F1 Historic Demonstration | 15:40 – 15:55 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 15:55 – 16:55 |
Formula 1 | Drivers’ Parade | 16:00 – 16:30 |
Formula 1 | National Anthem | 17:46 – 17:48 |
Air Display | Gulf Air Fly Past | 17:48 – 17:49 |
FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (57 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 18:00 – 20:00 |
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