Join us as we bring you live updates from the 2024 Formula 1 pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. From February 21-23, we will provide you with all the latest action, insights, and analyses in real-time.
Pre-season testing is a crucial moment in the F1 calendar, giving us a first look at the new cars in action and setting the tone for the upcoming season. With only three days and 24 hours of track time, every moment is vital for the teams and drivers. This year, fans and experts will closely observe the performance and reliability of the 2024 contenders.
The Bahrain International Circuit offers the perfect setting for this important phase of pre-season preparations. With its combination of high-speed stretches, tight corners, and challenging braking zones, teams will push their new machines to the limit to ensure reliability, gather valuable data, and showcase their pace.
Stay tuned as we provide you with the latest updates, giving you a glimpse into the preparations, strategies, and early indications of what to expect in the thrilling 2024 F1 season.
Testing is not solely about setting the fastest times. With significant changes made by teams during the winter break, the focus will be on reliability, aerodynamics, and understanding how the cars perform on the track compared to predictions from wind tunnel and simulations.
From the use of flow-vis paint and aero rakes to managing limited mileage strategically, every aspect of testing aims to optimize performance for the opening race of the 2024 season, which will also take place in Bahrain on March 2.
As we delve into the heart of F1 pre-season testing, keep an eye out for innovative design adjustments, observe the teams’ ability to overcome challenges, and listen for hints of sandbagging as teams may not reveal their full potential until the races begin.
Pirelli provides each team with 35 sets of slick tyres, out of which they can select and fit 30 sets, including intermediate and full wet tyres if necessary.
The three-day F1 2024 pre-season testing will take place from February 21-23, followed by the Bahrain GP on March 2.
Each day, the action will start at 10:00 local time and conclude at 19:00, allowing teams to simulate grand prix conditions for over an hour after sunset.
For viewers in the UK, this means tuning in from 7:00-16:00 from Wednesday to Friday, with a one-hour break for lunch each day.
Since 2023, Sakhir has been the sole location for F1 pre-season testing, replacing the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The decision was made to take advantage of the almost certain dry conditions and warmer weather in Bahrain during the winter, which better represents race conditions.
With the sun setting around 17:30 local time (three hours ahead of the UK), teams will have approximately 90 minutes of night-time running, providing the best simulation of conditions for the 2024 Bahrain GP.
Sky Sports F1 has secured the rights to broadcast every minute of testing from Bahrain as part of their exclusive coverage agreement, which extends until 2029 in the UK. Commentary and reporting will be provided by a combination of Sky and F1 Media, as has been the practice in previous years due to the length of the sessions.
According to the Source total-motorsport.com