Bahrain Grand Prix 2024: When And Where To Watch First Formula 1 Race Of 2024?

Bahrain will be hosting the first race of a Formula 1 season for the fourth consecutive year.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton steers his car out of the Mercedes garage during the third free practice ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. AP

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Bahrain is set to host the opening race of a Formula 1 Championship for the fourth consecutive year this season. After three practice races, the qualifiers of the Grand Prix were wrapped up on Friday. The main race is set to be flagged off on Saturday, 2 March at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. This is the first time in Formula 1 history that all 20 drivers from last year’s grid will represent the same teams in the following season. A total of 24 races will be held this year, making it the grandest Formula 1 season to date.

Among ten participating constructors, eyes will be on Red Bull Racing, who clinched the title last season. Max Verstappen is the reigning champion among the drivers. The Red Bull star finished the 57-lap final race in 11.9 seconds last season. Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez secured the second spot, while Aston Martin’s driver Fernando Alonso came third.

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