The 2024 season of the much-awaited Formula One (F1) is finally here as we are set to witness some tantalising racing action in the first race of the new campaign - the Bahrain Grand Prix.
The first race will be held in Bahrain, at the Bahrain International Circuit, on Friday, February 29.
Much of the spotlight will be on reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen, who swept the floor in 2023 in what was one of the most dominant F1 campaigns in history.
Another driver who will be the centre of attention is Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, who has already announced that this would be his final season with the team given his agreement to join Ferrari in 2025.
The anticipation for the upcoming season is off the charts as we expect to see witness action at a bigger and better level than in previous season.
The Sporting News provides you all the important information you need to know for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, 2024.
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When does the Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 begin?
The Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 is scheduled to begin on Friday, February 29, at 5 PM IST. It will go on till Sunday, March 2, ending with the main race.
When is Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 FP1 taking place?
FP1 of the Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 will take place on Friday, February 29, at 5 PM IST.
When is Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 FP2 taking place?
FP2 of the Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 will take place on Friday, February 29, at 8:30 PM IST.
When is Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 FP3 taking place?
FP3 of the Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 will take place on Saturday, March 1, at 6:00 PM IST.
When is Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 Qualifying taking place?
Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 Qualifying will take place on Saturday, March 1, at 9:30 PM IST.
When is Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 Race taking place?
The main race of the Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM IST on Sunday, March 2.
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024: TV channel and live stream details
Fans will not be able to watch any F1 races on TV in India, unfortunately, as there are no official broadcasters for F1 in India.
However, if you have a subscription of the F1 TV Pro, you can watch these races on the F1 TV Pro app and website. Additionally, FanCode will be streaming the races live on their application/website.
FanCode has flexible subscription offers for F1 fans in India. A race pass will be available for ₹49, and a season pass for ₹899, but with an inaugural discount it will be available for ₹599.
| Tournament | TV channel | Live streaming |
| F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 | NA | F1 TV Pro (app/website) FanCode (app/website) |
F1 2024 Teams and Drivers
| Team | Drivers |
| Red Bull Racing | Max Verstappen and Sergio Gomez |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz |
| Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton and George Russell |
| McLaren | Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll |
| Williams | Alexander Albon and Logan Sargeant |
| Alpine | Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon |
| Haas | Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg |
| Stake F1 | Valtteri Bottas & Zhou Guanyu |
| Visa Cash App RB | Daniel Ricciardo & Yuki Tsunoda |
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