F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024: Start time, stream, TV channel, race schedule as Hamilton eyes fast start in season opener

F1 racers are gearing up for the opening 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix THIS weekend – and Lewis Hamilton has one final shot at becoming champion once again behind the Mercedes wheel.

The British legend shocked the world when it was revealed that he’ll be making the switch to Ferrari in 2025.

And over two years on from winning his last race, Hamilton will be determined to get off to the perfect start in Bahrain.

However, 2023 champion Max Verstappen is certainly looking to ruin the party by continuing his incredible hot streak.

Furthermore, the Red Bull racer has a goal of his own – to become only the fourth driver to win FOUR championships in a row.

When is the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2024?

• The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 2.
• It is expected to get underway from 3pm UK time – 6pm local time.
• Bahrain International Circuit is the allocated track for this opening race and it can host approximately 70,000 fans.
• Max Verstappen got off to a winning start at this exact circuit in 2023.

What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

• The Bahrain Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
• Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
• The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.
• Alternatively, SunSport will have lap-by-lap coverage of the whole race including podium reaction.

FULL race schedule

Friday, February 29

• Practice One – 11:30am
• Practice Two – 3pm

Saturday, March 1

• Practice Three – 12:30pm
• Qualifying – 4pm

Sunday, March 2

• Grand Prix – 3pm

All times are in the GMT

 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year