The essential
The 2024 Formula 1 season begins this Saturday with the Bahrain Grand Prix, from 4 p.m.
Defending champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) will start from pole position after dominating qualifying on Friday.
The Dutchman will start ahead of Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and George Russell (Mercedes)
The two Frenchmen from Alpine, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, will start from the last row, in 19th and 20th positions.
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Hello everyone !
Welcome to this live commentary of the first F1 Grand Prix version 2024, in Bahrain.
Race starts at 4 p.m.!