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The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix is expected to have sunny conditions with gusty winds throughout the weekend, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 23°C. There is no chance of rain forecasted, making for potentially challenging racing conditions due to the windy weather at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Max Verstappen and Red Bull set the pace on the opening morning of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Charles Leclerc in second for Ferrari and Fernando Alonso in third for Aston Martin. George Russell was the first driver on track, while Albon and Ocon had moments during the session. Haas encountered issues, leaving Magnussen at the foot of the order, and a host of driver changes are expected during the lunch break.
Formula One teams and drivers face just three days of preseason testing at the Bahrain International Circuit to understand how their new cars work in the real world. The testing process involves rigorous debugging, refining, and setup adjustments to ensure the cars are fast and reliable for the upcoming season. However, interpreting headline lap times can be misleading due to factors such as fuel loads, tire compounds, and track conditions. While some order usually emerges from testing, it may not be representative of the first race, as teams continue to develop rapidly and make upgrades between testing and the season opener.