The 2024 Formula 1 season officially kicks off at the Bahrain International Circuit on Saturday.
After pre-season testing gave a glimpse into the performance of the teams, we will have a better overview of the pecking order after this first race of the season. Which drivers will be able to challenge current World Champion Max Verstappen?
When is the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix?
The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix will be held from February 29-March 2. Due to Ramadan and the scheduling of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the race will take place on Saturday.
How many laps is the Bahrain GP?
The race will take in 57 laps of the 5.412km Bahrain International Circuit, with a maximum race time of two hours.
What time does the Bahrain GP start?
The Bahrain Grand Prix will start at 18:00 local time [15:00 UK] during twilight hours, as the sun sets and the circuit flood lights switch on for the night race.
Below are the start times for the Bahrain GP for various world time zones.
| Timezone | Race start time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Daylight Time | 08:00 |
| Central Daylight Time | 10:00 |
| Eastern Daylight Time | 11:00 |
| Brasilia Time | 12:00 |
| Greenwich Mean Time | 15:00 |
| Central European Time | 16:00 |
| Gulf Standard Time | 19:00 |
| India Standard Time | 20:30 |
| Western Indonesian Time | 22:00 |
| China Standard Time | 23:00 |
| Korea Standard Time | 00:00 [Sunday] |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | 01:00 [Sunday] |
| New Zealand Time | 04:00 [Sunday] |
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Olivia Martin is a dedicated sports journalist based in the UK. With a passion for various athletic disciplines, she covers everything from major league championships to local sports events, delivering up-to-the-minute updates and in-depth analysis.
