Live updates from the opening race of F1’s 2024 season.
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How the grid will line up
It’s all Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes in the top five – but we’re curious how Fernando Alonso might shake things up from his P6 starting spot. Remember, last year he drove to the podium from P5.
Wait … how many races this year?
Yep, you read that right. This season will be the longest in F1 history, with 24 races stretching from Mar. 2 in Bahrain to Dec. 8 in Abu Dhabi.
Each time Formula One drivers return to the paddock for the season’s first race, they’re eager to talk up their physical preparations. Away from the grind of racing every two weeks, the winter offers the perfect opportunity to fine-tune their training or change things up to make bigger gains they won’t be shy about discussing.
This year is no different, but for 2024, the drivers must ensure they’re in better shape than ever.
GO FURTHER
How F1 drivers and teams are preparing for 24 races in 2024, the longest-ever season
Hello and welcome
Welcome to our coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix – the first of 24 races of the 2024 Formula One season. We’ve got a familiar sight, with Max Verstappen on pole, but everything else about the upcoming season should come into sharper focus as soon as the lights go down at 10 a.m. ET/3 p.m. GMT.
We’ve been through a full month of hype and lead-up to this race, so there will be plenty to talk about before the race gets underway. Thanks for following along!
