Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024

LIVE: 2024 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix - Free Practice 1

Follow along with live coverage of Free Practice 1 for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix!

Jake Nichol

29 February 2024

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And so, the wait is over. Formula 1 is back!

The 2024 season is finally here as the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend kicks off with first practice in Sakhir.

This is the fourth consecutive year the opener has been in Bahrain, with Max Verstappen looking to start his bid for a fourth title strongly, but he's got plenty of competition behind.

What of Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren or Aston Martin - can they mount a challenge to the Red Bull RB20?

We will get our first clues in the opening 60 minutes of practice!

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LIVE: 2024 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix - Free Practice 1
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