With the 2024 F1 season just around the corner, pre-season testing in Bahrain kicks off today (February 21). Find out which drivers will be hitting the track and when for each team as they prepare for the record-breaking season.
After a well-deserved winter break, the F1 circus awakens from its slumber with crucial pre-season testing taking centre stage. From February 21 to 23, the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir plays host to three pivotal days of on-track action, offering the first official glimpse into the true potential of the 2024 challengers.
But who will be behind the wheel for each team throughout the test? Let's delve into the driver schedules and see who gets to tame their new steeds first.
F1 Testing 2024: Driver Schedule
Three days of testing are scheduled with two, four-hour sessions per day between 10am - 7pm local time (2am - 11am ET, Tue 11pm - Wed 8am PT). See the driving schedule below.
Red Bull
Wednesday, February 21:Max Verstappen (all day) Thursday, February 22:Sergio Perez (AM), Max Verstappen (PM) Friday, February 23: Sergio Perez (all day)
Wednesday, February 21: TBC Thursday, February 22: TBC Friday, February 23: TBC
Aston Martin
Wednesday, February 21: TBC Thursday, February 22: TBC Friday, February 23: TBC
Alpine
Wednesday, February 21:Esteban Ocon (AM), Pierre Gasly (PM) Thursday, February 22: Pierre Gasly (AM), Esteban Ocon (PM) Friday, February 23: Esteban Ocon (AM), Pierre Gasly (PM)
GP BAHRAIN
29 Feb - 2 Mar
GP SAUDI ARABIA
7 - 9 Mar
GP AUSTRALIA
22 - 24 Mar
GP JAPAN
5 - 7 Apr
GP CHINA
19 - 21 Apr
GP USA
3 - 5 May
GP ITALY
17 - 19 May
GP MONACO
24 - 26 May
GP CANADA
7 - 9 Jun
GP SPAIN
21 - 23 Jun
GP AUSTRIA
28 - 30 Jun
GP GREAT BRITAIN
5 - 7 Jul
GP HUNGARY
19 - 21 Jul
GP BELGIUM
26 - 28 Jul
GP NETHERLANDS
23 - 25 Aug
GP AZERBAIJAN
13 - 15 Sep
GP SINGAPORE
20 - 22 Sep
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