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2024 Bahrain Grand Prix

Bahrain International Circuit · Sakhir, Bahrain

29 Feb – 2 Mar 2024

Winner

Red Bull · 1:31:44.742

Max Verstappen won the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix for Red Bull, finishing 22.457 seconds ahead of Sergio Pérez (Red Bull), with Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) completing the podium. Verstappen had also started from pole position. Verstappen set the fastest lap, a 1:32.608 on lap 39.

It was round 1 of 24 of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain on 29 February – 2 March 2024.

After round 1, Max Verstappen led the 2024 drivers' championship on 26 points, 8 ahead of Sergio Pérez. Red Bull led the constructors' standings on 44 points.

Results

Pos	Driver	Team

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix: quick facts

When was the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix?

The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix took place on 29 February – 2 March 2024. It was round 1 of 24 of the 2024 Formula 1 calendar.

What time did the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix start?

Lights out was at 18:00 local time (15:00 UTC) on Saturday, 2 March 2024.

Where was the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix held?

The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix was held at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain.

Was the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix a sprint weekend?

No. The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix used the standard format: practice sessions, qualifying on Friday 1 March and the race on Saturday 2 March.

Who won the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix?

Max Verstappen won the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix for Red Bull, ahead of Sergio Pérez and Carlos Sainz.

Who was on pole for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix?

Max Verstappen (Red Bull) took pole position with a 1:29.179.

Who won the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix?

Max Verstappen won the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit for Red Bull.

1	VerstappenVER	Red Bull	1:30.031	1:29.374	1:29.179	1:29.179Q3	Pole
2	LeclercLEC	Ferrari	1:30.243	1:29.165	1:29.407	1:29.407
3	RussellRUS	Mercedes	1:30.350	1:29.922	1:29.485	1:29.485Q3
4	SainzSAI	Ferrari	1:29.909	1:29.573	1:29.507	1:29.507Q3
5	PérezPER	Red Bull	1:30.221	1:29.932	1:29.537	1:29.537Q3
6	AlonsoALO	Aston Martin	1:30.179	1:29.801	1:29.542	1:29.542Q3
7	NorrisNOR	McLaren	1:30.143	1:29.941	1:29.614	1:29.614Q3
8	PiastriPIA	McLaren	1:30.531	1:30.122	1:29.683	1:29.683Q3
9	HamiltonHAM	Mercedes	1:30.451	1:29.718	1:29.710	1:29.710Q3
10	HülkenbergHUL	Haas F1 Team	1:30.566	1:29.851	1:30.502	1:30.502Q3
11	TsunodaTSU	RB F1 Team	1:30.481	1:30.129	–	1:30.129Q2
12	StrollSTR	Aston Martin	1:29.965	1:30.200	–	1:30.200Q2
13	AlbonALB	Williams	1:30.397	1:30.221	–	1:30.221Q2
14	RicciardoRIC	RB F1 Team	1:30.562	1:30.278	–	1:30.278Q2
15	MagnussenMAG	Haas F1 Team	1:30.646	1:30.529	–	1:30.529Q2
16	BottasBOT	Sauber	1:30.756	–	–	1:30.756Q1
17	ZhouZHO	Sauber	1:30.757	–	–	1:30.757Q1
18	SargeantSAR	Williams	1:30.770	–	–	1:30.770Q1
19	OconOCO	Alpine F1 Team	1:30.793	–	–	1:30.793Q1
20	GaslyGAS	Alpine F1 Team	1:30.948	–	–	1:30.948Q1