Bahrain Formula 1 Race: Sunday Schedule Explained

The Bahrain Grand Prix is the first race of the 2024 Formula One season. The race takes place at the International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. The 57-lap race began at 6 pm local time (3 pm UK time) on Saturday, March 2, 2024. In 2023, the race took place on Sunday, March 5, at 6 pm local time (10 am Eastern Time).

The Bahrain Grand Prix is the first race of the 2024 Formula One season

The Bahrain Grand Prix will be a 57-lap race, starting at 6:00 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. UK time). The race will be broadcast live on ESPN in the US, TSN in Canada, Sky Sports in the UK, and Fox Sports in Australia. It can also be streamed online on Fubo, Hulu, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.

The qualifying round for the Bahrain Grand Prix will take place on Friday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m. local time (4:00 p.m. UK time). The race will be preceded by three practice sessions, taking place on Thursday, February 29, and Friday, March 1.

The second race of the 2024 Formula One season will be the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah, which will also take place on a Saturday due to the start of Ramadan.

The race is 57 laps

The Bahrain Grand Prix is the first race of the 2024 Formula One season. It takes place at the International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. The race is 57 laps and begins at 6:00 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. UK time). This is the fourth consecutive year that Bahrain has hosted the season opener, but the first time the race has been on a Saturday. This change has been made due to the holy period of Ramadan, which begins on March 10.

Holding the Bahrain race on Saturday gives enough time for the F1 paddock to pack up and move on to Jeddah, where the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will also take place on a Saturday. This means the race will be complete before Ramadan begins.

The 57-lap race will be broadcast live in nearly every country around the world. In the US, it will be shown on US cable TV on ESPN, and streamed on ESPN+ and Fubo. In the UK, it will be shown on Sky Sports' dedicated Formula 1 Channel, Sky Sports F1, and streamed on Sky Go and NOW TV. In Canada, English-language coverage will be on TSN or stream via TSN Direct, while French speakers can watch on RDS or Noovo. In Australia, Fox Sports is the place to go, with streaming options on Foxtel Go and Kayo.

The race starts at 6 pm local time

The Bahrain Grand Prix is the first race of the 2024 Formula One season. The 57-lap race will begin at 6 pm local time on Saturday, 2nd March, in Sakhir, Bahrain. This is the fourth consecutive year that Bahrain has hosted the season opener, but the first time the race has been on a Saturday, rather than the traditional Sunday. This change is due to the holy period of Ramadan, which begins on 10th March. Holding the race on Saturday gives enough time for the F1 paddock to pack up and move on to Jeddah, where the Saudi Arabian GP will also take place on a Saturday, ensuring the race is complete before Ramadan starts.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 6 pm local time, which is 3 pm UK time. This is 10 am ET, 7 am PT, 2 am AEST (Sunday), and midnight JST (Sunday). For those in other parts of the world, the race begins at 18:00 local time, 15:00 GMT, 16:00 CET, 17:00 SAST, 18:00 EAT, and 20:30 IST.

The race will be broadcast on ESPN in the US, TSN in Canada, Sky Sports in the UK, and Fox Sports in Australia.

The race is at the International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain

The Bahrain Grand Prix is the first race of the 2024 Formula One season and takes place at the International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. The race begins at 6 pm local time (3 pm UK time) and is 57 laps long. This is the fourth consecutive year that Bahrain has hosted the season opener, but it is the first time the race has taken place on a Saturday, rather than the traditional Sunday. This change has been made due to the holy period of Ramadan, which begins on 10 March.

Sakhir is three hours ahead of GMT, so the race will start at 3 pm for UK viewers. ESPN is showing the race live on US cable TV, and there are several streaming options available, including ESPN+ and Fubo, the latter of which includes a free trial.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is followed by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah, which will also take place on a Saturday.

The race can be streamed on ESPN+ in the US

The Bahrain Grand Prix is the first race of the 2024 Formula One season. It takes place at the International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. The race will be streamed on ESPN+ in the US. ESPN is also showing the race live on US cable TV, and there are several streaming options, including Fubo, which includes a free trial.

ESPN+ is a great option for viewers who want to stream the race on a device of their choice. It is also a good choice for those who don't have a cable or satellite subscription, as it is available on many OTT (over-the-top) TV streaming services, such as fuboTV, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV, and DirecTV Stream.

For those with a cable or satellite subscription who won't be able to watch the race on TV, ESPN+ offers the ability to stream the race live on phones, tablets, and other devices through the ESPN app with authentication.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to be a 57-lap race, beginning at 6:00 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. UK time) on Saturday, March 2, 2024. This is an unusual change from the traditional Sunday race, due to the holy period of Ramadan beginning on March 10.

The race is highly anticipated, with all 20 drivers and their 10 teams hoping to make a strong start to the 24-race campaign. Three-time world champion Max Verstappen will be one to watch, having won his third successive title last year and keeping his rapid Red Bull away from the podium will be a key focus for the other 19 drivers.

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