Lights Out Time For Bahrain Gp Revealed

The Bahrain Grand Prix is a Formula 1 race held at the Bahrain International Circuit in the Sakhir desert, southwest of the country's capital, Manama. The race has been a fixture on the F1 calendar since 2004 and is known for being one of the sport's annual night races. The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be the 21st edition of the race, is scheduled to take place from February 29 to March 2, with the race itself starting at 3 pm UK time (6 pm local time) on Saturday, March 2.

The Bahrain GP is 57 laps long, totalling 308.24km

The race usually starts at 6 pm local time, during twilight hours, as the sun sets and the circuit floodlights switch on for the night race. The 2024 race will be held on Saturday, March 2, starting at 3 pm UK time.

The Bahrain GP is the first race of the Formula 1 season and has been since 2021. The race has been held almost every year since 2004 when Formula 1 first ventured into the Middle East. The race is 57 laps long, and the track is known for its challenging Turn 10 left-hander and the fast run through Turn 12.

The Bahrain GP is typically more exciting than your average grand prix due to the first sector, which tends to encourage overtaking and allows drivers to fight back. The race usually lasts around 90 minutes, but there is a maximum race time of two hours if there are any stoppages or delays.

The 2023 Bahrain GP was won by Max Verstappen, who also took pole position. Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most victories at the Bahrain GP with five wins.

The race occurs at twilight, with floodlights

The Bahrain Grand Prix is a unique race on the Formula 1 calendar, as it occurs at twilight, with floodlights illuminating the Bahrain International Circuit. This timing provides a spectacular setting for the race, with the sun setting and the circuit transitioning from daylight to the glow of floodlights. The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix started at 6:00 pm local time, marking the beginning of the race under the glow of the floodlights.

The Bahrain Grand Prix has been a fixture on the F1 calendar since 2004 and is often one of the opening races of the season. The race usually takes place in late February or early March and is known for its exciting action on the track. The 2024 edition of the race was held from February 29 to March 2, with the race commencing at 3:00 pm UK time (6:00 pm local time).

The Bahrain International Circuit, located in the Sakhir desert, about 30km southwest of the country's capital, Manama, provides a challenging and exciting track for drivers. The circuit features a mix of tight turns and fast straights, with the downhill Turn 10 left-hander being particularly tricky for drivers to navigate. The run through Turn 12, however, offers an opportunity for drivers to showcase their speed.

The race typically consists of 57 laps, covering a total distance of 308.238 km (or 308.24 km in 2024). In 2023, the race lasted for approximately 90 minutes, with the winner, Max Verstappen, dominating the race and finishing 11 seconds ahead of his Red Bull teammate.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is a highly anticipated event, with spectators treated to the thrilling spectacle of racing under the stars. The floodlights not only illuminate the track but also create a unique atmosphere, adding to the excitement and drama of Formula 1 racing.

Lewis Hamilton has won the Bahrain GP five times

The Bahrain Grand Prix is set to take place on February 29 to March 2, 2024, with the race happening on Saturday, March 2. This will be the 21st Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit, which first hosted the race in 2004, making it the first Formula One Grand Prix to be held in the Middle East.

Hamilton's first win in 2014 was a dramatic one, as he inherited victory from Charles Leclerc, whose engine failed late in the race. Hamilton closed an eight-second gap within three laps and swept by for the win.

In 2015, Hamilton and Mercedes won again, this time in a strategic battle against Max Verstappen and Red Bull. In 2019, Hamilton took the win from Leclerc once more, after the Monegasque driver lost power late in the race.

Hamilton's 2020 and 2021 wins were against different competitors. In 2020, he beat his Mercedes teammate, Valtteri Bottas, who suffered a slow second pit stop. In 2021, the Bahrain Grand Prix was the season opener, and Hamilton took the win, holding off Verstappen in an extraordinary finish.

Hamilton will be making his 17th appearance at the Bahrain International Circuit in 2024, equalling Kimi Raikkonen's record for the most starts of any driver at the track. He will also have the chance to extend his record of most wins at the Bahrain GP to six.

The Bahrain GP is held at the Bahrain International Circuit

The Bahrain GP is 57 laps long, with a maximum race time of two hours if there are any stoppages or delays. The track is 3.363 miles (5.412 km) in distance, meaning the total race distance is 190.253 miles (308.238 km).

The 2024 Bahrain GP will be held from February 29 to March 2, with the race taking place on March 2 at 6 pm local time. The race will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with coverage starting at 1:30 pm.

The Bahrain International Circuit is known for its challenging tight, downhill Turn 10 left-hander, as well as the fast run through Turn 12 where drivers can push their speed. For spectators, there is a grandstand that allows clear views of four corners.

The 2024 race will be broadcast on Sky Sports F1

The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix will be the season-opener, marking the first race of the Formula 1 calendar. The race will take place on Saturday, March 2, at 6 pm local time (3 pm UK time).

Sky Sports F1 will broadcast the entire race weekend, with coverage starting at 1:30 pm and ending at 6 pm. The race will be available to Sky Sports subscribers in the UK and Ireland, who can watch on TV or via the Sky Sports app. The race will also be available to stream on NOW with a Sports Day or Month Membership.

The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix will be the first time the race has taken place on a Saturday, with the usual Sunday race day moved forward due to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starting on March 10. This is also the earliest date in the year that the first race of the Formula 1 season has taken place since 1992.

The race will be the 21st Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit, which first hosted a race in 2004 when Formula 1 ventured into the Middle East for the first time. The circuit is located 30km southwest of the capital of Bahrain, Manama, and is built on the site of a former camel farm.

The 2024 race will see Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso make their 17th appearances at the Bahrain International Circuit, equalling Kimi Raikkonen's record for the most starts of any driver at the track. Lewis Hamilton also holds the record for most victories at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with five.

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