Bahrain Fp1: When To Watch?

The Bahrain Grand Prix is a highly anticipated event that marks the beginning of the F1 season. The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix FP1 took place on Thursday, February 29, at 2:30 pm local time (11:30 am in the UK). This year, the race was moved forward by one day to accommodate the timely transportation of equipment to Jeddah for the following race in Saudi Arabia, which was rescheduled due to the commencement of Ramadan. The Bahrain Grand Prix is held at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, and the first free practice session is an exciting opportunity for teams to find the perfect setup for the race.

FP1 timings for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix

The 2024 F1 season will kick off with the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the first and second free practice sessions (FP1 and FP2) taking place on Thursday, February 29. This marks a departure from the standard grand prix weekend timeline, as the race will take place on Saturday instead of the usual Sunday. This adjustment has been made to accommodate the beginning of Ramadan in the Middle East, which falls on Sunday, the day after the initially scheduled race.

FP1 will start at 2:30 pm local time in Bahrain, which corresponds to the following times in different regions:

• 11:30 am in the United Kingdom (GMT)
• 12:30 pm in Central European Time (CET)
• 6:30 am in the United States (Eastern Time)
• 5:30 am in the United States (Central Time)
• 3:30 am in the United States (Pacific Time)
• 1:30 pm in South Africa
• 10:30 pm in Australia (Sydney/Melbourne)

FP2 will follow on Thursday, February 29, at 6:00 pm local time in Bahrain, which is:

• 3:00 pm in the United Kingdom (GMT)
• 4:00 pm in Central European Time (CET)
• 10:00 am in the United States (Eastern Time)
• 9:00 am in the United States (Central Time)
• 7:00 am in the United States (Pacific Time)
• 5:00 pm in South Africa
• 2:00 am on Friday in Australia (Sydney/Melbourne)

FP3 will be held on Friday, March 1, at 3:30 pm local time in Bahrain, with qualifying sessions taking place on the same day. The Bahrain Grand Prix race will then take place on Saturday, March 2.

FP1 and FP2 are one-hour free practice sessions

The 2024 F1 season starts with the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. The first and second free practice sessions (FP1 and FP2) are one-hour sessions that take place on Thursday, February 29, in preparation for FP3 and qualifying on Friday, March 1, and the season-opening race itself on Saturday, March 2.

FP1 is scheduled for 2:30 pm local time (11:30 am in the UK) and FP2 will follow a few hours later at 6:00 pm local time (3:00 pm in the UK). FP3 will take place on Friday afternoon, leading up to qualifying, a three-part session where lap times decide the starting positions for the Grand Prix. The race will be on Saturday, with a maximum time of 2 hours and a total of 57 laps.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is highly anticipated as it marks the beginning of a record-breaking 2024 season, with 24 races across a 10-month calendar. Additionally, this year features a unique scheduling adjustment due to the second race being held in Saudi Arabia, which has been rescheduled to Saturday to accommodate the start of Ramadan. As a result, the Bahrain race has been pushed forward, causing a shift in the standard grand prix weekend timeline.

FP1 and FP2 are crucial for teams to find the perfect setup and get a feel for the track before the official qualifying sessions and the race. With three-peat world champion Max Verstappen expected to set the pace, the pressure is on the remaining 19 drivers to challenge him and prevent another dominant campaign.

FP1 timings in the UK

The FP1 timings for the Bahrain Grand Prix in the UK are as follows:

For the 2023 season opener, FP1 took place on Friday, March 3, at 11:30 am in the UK (GMT). This was followed by FP2 at 3 pm the same day.

For the 2024 season opener, FP1 took place on Thursday, February 29, at 11:30 am UK time (GMT). This was followed by FP2 at 3 pm the same day.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is usually held at the Bahrain International Circuit, and the FP sessions are one-hour free practice sessions for teams to find the perfect setup for the race.

The FP1 timings for the Bahrain Grand Prix in the UK vary depending on the season and the race schedule. It is important to check the official Formula 1 website or other reliable sources for the most up-to-date information on FP1 timings for the Bahrain Grand Prix in the UK.

FP1 and FP2 take place on the same day

The 2024 F1 season starts with the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the first and second free practice sessions (FP1 and FP2) taking place on the same day. This year, FP1 and FP2 will be held on Thursday, February 29, with FP1 commencing at 2:30 pm local time (11:30 am in the UK) and FP2 following at 6 pm local time (3 pm in the UK). This is a unique scheduling adjustment due to the second race of the season in Saudi Arabia being rescheduled to Saturday, March 9, to avoid a conflict with the start of Ramadan the following day. As a result, the Bahrain race has been pushed forward, causing a shift in the standard grand prix weekend timeline.

FP1 and FP2 are one-hour free practice sessions that allow teams to find the perfect setup for the race. FP3, which takes place on Friday afternoon, serves as a further preparation for qualifying. The qualifying session, held on Friday, determines the starting positions for the Grand Prix, which will take place on Saturday, March 2.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is highly anticipated, with three-peat world champion Max Verstappen expected to set the pace. The race will be broadcast on various channels worldwide, including ESPN+ in the US and Sky Sports in the UK, and streamed on platforms such as Fubo, Hulu, and YouTube TV.

FP1 and FP2 are the first practice sessions

The 2024 F1 season is kicking off with the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the first practice sessions FP1 and FP2 taking place on Thursday, February 29. This is a shift from the standard grand prix weekend timeline, which usually sees practice sessions take place on Fridays. This adjustment has been made to accommodate the rescheduling of the second race of the season in Saudi Arabia to Saturday, March 9, to avoid a collision with the start of Ramadan the following day.

FP1 will start at 2:30 pm local time in Bahrain and 11:30 am in the UK, with FP2 following at 6 pm local time (3 pm in the UK). These times also translate to 12:30 pm in Central European Time, 6:30 am in US Eastern Time, 5:30 am in US Central Time, and 3:30 am in US Pacific Time.

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