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2024 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix session timings and preview

The Bahrain GP will run to a different schedule from most races, with the race taking place on Saturday night. Accordingly, the first of the two practice session s will be held on Thursday, followed by FP3 and qualifying on Friday. 2024 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix session timings in different timezones Session lOCAL TIME GMT CET ET PT AEDT JST IST FP1 14:30 11:30 12:30 06:30 03:30 22:30 20:30 17:00 FP2 18:00 15:00 16:00 10:00 07:00 02:00 00:00 20:30 FP3 15:30 12:30 13:30 07:30 06:30 23:30 21:30 18:00 Quali 19:00 16:00 17:00 11:00 08:00 03:00 01:00 21:30 Race  18:00 15:00 16:00 10:00 07:00 02:00 00:00 20:30 2024 Formula 1 Bahrain GP session timings in Bahrain Thursday 29th February 2024 Free Practice 1: 14:30 - 15:30 local time Free Practice 2: 18:00 - 19:00 local time Friday 1st March 2

F1 on TV: The Sky Sports commentary lineup on ESPN for 2024

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American F1 viewers can watch every race live on ESPN channels commercial-free from lights-out to checkered flag in 2024. The races are broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC channels, with all practice sessions and qualifying – also shown live – moving around its channels (including ESPNU or ESPNews). ESPN relies on its commentary and punditry from UK-based Sky Sports F1. Read Also: Formula 1 2024 F1 Bahrain GP: How to watch, TV times on ESPN Who are Sky Sports F1’s commentary team for 2024? David Croft Commonly known as ‘Crofty’, he is Sky Sports F1’s lead commentator, having held the position since Sky began broadcasting F1 in 2012. Prior to that, Croft had commentated on F1 races for the UK’s BBC Radio 5 Live radio station since 2006, and he has spent the best part of two decades commentating on darts, firstly for the BBC and more recently for Sky. Croft’s voice has featured prominently in Codemasters' official F1 video game since 2010.

“Frustrated” Ford demands urgent resolution to Red Bull's Horner investigation

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As silence continues on the progress of Red Bull's weeks-long probe into allegations made against Horner by a female employee, Ford has upped the ante in urging the energy drinks company to get on with matters. According to a report by the Associated Press, Ford CEO Jim Farley has written to Red Bull making it clear the brand is not happy with the lack of progress over a matter that it thinks needs to be taken very seriously. In the letter, which has been seen by AP, Farley writes that Ford is “increasingly frustrated, however, by the lack of resolution or clear indication from you about when you anticipate a fair and just resolution of this matter. Read Also: Formula 1 Marko defends Red Bull for taking its time with Horner investigation “We are likewise frustrated by the lack of full transparency surrounding this matter with us, your corporate partners, and look forward to receiving a complete account of all findings.” Farley demanded th

Unwanted F1 records that could be broken

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Max Verstappen broke several records in 2023 including most wins in a season (19), most points in a year (575) and biggest title winning margin to second (290 points) in the standings. There are more records that look likely to get broken in 2024, but not all of them would make the driver proud – so here are 10 unwanted records that could be beaten or extended this year... Most grand prix starts without a win Current holder: Andrea de Cesaris (208) Could be broken by: Nico Hulkenberg (203) Andrea De Cesaris, Jordan Photo by: Motorsport Images Hulkenberg is set to break F1’s record for the most race starts without a victory this year. The Haas driver has started 203 grands prix, five less than Andrea de Cesaris, meaning he could match the record at the Chinese Grand Prix before breaking it in Miami two weeks later. Given Haas finished bottom of the 2023 constructors’ championship, it would take something completely out of the ordinary for