F1 racers are gearing up for the opening 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix – and Lewis Hamilton has one final shot at becoming champion once again behind the Mercedes wheel.
The British legend shocked the world when it was revealed that he’ll be making the switch to Ferrari in 2025.
AFPThis will be Lewis Hamilton’s final season driving for Mercedes[/caption]
And over two years on from winning his last race, Hamilton will be determined to get off to the perfect start in Bahrain.
However, 2023 champion Max Verstappen is certainly looking to ruin the party by continuing his incredible hot streak.
Furthermore, the Red Bull racer has a goal of his own – to become only the fourth driver to win FOUR championships in a row.
When is the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024?
The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 2.
It is expected to get underway from 3pm UK time – 6pm local time.
Bahrain International Circuit is the allocated track for this opening race and it can host approximately 70,000 fans.
Max Verstappen got off to a winning start at this exact circuit in 2023.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
The Bahrain Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.
Alternatively, SunSport will have lap-by-lap coverage of the whole race including podium reaction.
FULL race schedule
Friday, February 29
Practice One – 11:30am
Practice Two – 3pm
Saturday, March 1
Practice Three – 12:30pm
Qualifying – 4pm
Sunday, March 2
Grand Prix – 3pm
All times are in the GMT
Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year