F1 2024 pre-season testing schedule, dates, time, tickets, venue and live stream telecast

Before the start of the 2024 F1 season, all teams and drivers are set to take part in the pre season testing, check out the full schedule, dates, time, venue, how to watch live, and tickets

The F1 pre-season testing will bring in early on-track action as well as help teams fine-tune their machines.

F1 2024 pre-season testing schedule, dates, time, tickets, venue and live stream telecast where to watch

Just two weeks until we’re back on track in Bahrain for the start of pre-season testing ⏰🇧🇭#HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/QCYyZiTzxI

— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) February 7, 2024

🚨: F1 pre-season testing times/dates
21-Feb 7AM – 4PM GMT
22-Feb 7AM – 4PM GMT
23-Feb 7AM – 4PM GMT
To be shown on Sky Sports#F1 pic.twitter.com/WWAo6KaL5H

— Formula Feature. (@FormulaFeature) February 8, 2024

Aside from all the action, the pre-season testing also helps drivers get accustomed to their new rides.

Formula 1 2024 pre-season testing

Unlike qualifying races, testing is more about gathering data and testing it out; as such, teams sometimes hold back their true speed. Teams do this so that they do not reveal their full potential ahead of the start of the season. Back in the past, Ferrari topped the testing times between 2016 and 2019, but they never managed to win any championships during that same period. However, pre-season testing can still provide indications of which teams could emerge as formidable competitors.

For example, Red Bull topped the testing times in recent years and went on to dominate the following seasons. So while testing isn’t the whole story, it can give us some hints about who might be the ones to watch once the racing begins.

Formula 1 2024 pre-season testing venue

The Bahrain International Circuit is all set to serve as the venue for the 2024 F1 pre-season testing. It will be a three-day event, allowing teams to test and analyze their performance and make any necessary changes before the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix season opener on Match 2. Tickets can be bought from here.

Formula 1 2024 pre-season testing schedule

Ahead of the pre-season testing, all the teams get a “filming day” or a “shakedown.” This will allow the drivers to drive their new cars up to speeds of 200 kilometres on the track. Drivers and teams do this to check if everything is working correctly with the car ahead of the real testing.

Formula 1 2024 pre-season testing how to watch live

While fans can watch the last two days of testing, the first day of testing remains closed to the public. Fans who cannot attend the testing in person can watch the live broadcast on Sky Sports F1 in the UK and Ireland. Fans in other regions can watch it on F1 TV. However, the official television timings are still yet to be announced.

Formula 1 2024 pre-season testing weather forecast

According to the weather forecast reports, the temperatures at the venue will range above 20 degrees Celsius. The reports state that it could even go up to 24 degrees Celsius, particularly on Friday. However, the good news is that there are no threats of rain, unlike the testing tracks in Barcelona.

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