2024 F1 Season Kicks Off with Exciting Qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix

The commencement of the highly anticipated 2024 Formula 1 season is marked by the inaugural qualifying session at the Bahrain Grand Prix, held at the Bahrain International Circuit, for the fourth consecutive year.

An adjustment arose due to the rescheduling of the second race in Saudi Arabia to March 9th in alignment with the beginning of Ramadan on March 10th.

This logistical change reshaped the usual GP weekend schedule, with qualifying taking place on Friday instead of the customary Saturday, setting the grid for the season opener.

This strategic maneuver facilitates the seamless execution of both races, tackling logistical obstacles and adhering to time constraints within the F1 calendar.

Now, the big question remains – will Lewis Hamilton secure his straight title, or could there be a surprise contender waiting in the wings?

Prior to the thrill of qualifying on Friday, fans eagerly awaited FP3 to observe if contenders like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton could uphold their practice session prowess.

The timings for the final practice session are as follows: Local time: 3:30pm Friday, UK time (GMT): 12:30pm Friday, Central European Time (CET): 1:30pm Friday, United States (Eastern Time): 7:30am Friday, United States (Central Time): 6:30am Friday, United States (Pacific Time): 4:30pm Friday, South Africa: 2:30pm Friday, Australia (Sydney/Melbourne): 11:30pm Friday.

The season’s inaugural hour-long qualifying session, comprising of Q1, Q2, and Q3, kicks off at 7:00pm local time and 4:00pm in the UK.

Here is the critical starting time across different time zones: Local time: 7:00pm Friday, UK time (GMT): 4:00pm Friday, Central European Time (CET): 5:00pm Friday, United States (Eastern Time): 11:00am Friday, United States (Central Time): 10:00am Friday, United States (Pacific Time): 8:00pm Friday, South Africa: 6:00pm Friday, Australia (Sydney/Melbourne): 3:00am Saturday.

Various broadcasters, including Sky Sports F1, ESPN, Fox Sports, and numerous others, have secured F1 rights to broadcast the action from Bahrain; viewers should consult local listings for details.