12:56
Current order
Alonso, Russell, Leclerc, Sainz, Stroll, Magnussen, Albon, Norris, Hamilton and Ricciardo.
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1,…
2024 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix - Qualifying - As it happened
A recap of what happened in qualifying for the 2024 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
- How to watch F1 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying today: Live stream for free
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- Qualifying begins at 4pm UK
Here's what happened in the first F1 qualifying session of the year in Bahrain.
01 Mar 2024
12:55
Change at the top
Russell briefly takes to the top now with a 1m31.821s but that's now beaten by Alonso in the other Aston Martin.
The current top time from Alonso is a 1m31.582s.
12:50
Stroll goes clear now
Stroll topples Magnussen's early time as the top benchmark continues to tumble in this early phase. Everyone out there on the softs except Perez, who is on the hard.
12:46
Leclerc takes to the top
Leclerc pips Hamilton for top spot with a 1m32.677s on the softs - less than a tenth between the two teammates for 2025.
Sainz slots into third, just a tenth shy of Leclerc. The two Saubers and Haas cars are also out there now.
12:40
A car on track!
Hamilton sets the first time of the session on the soft tyres - a 1m32.733s for the seven-time world champion.
He's got the whole track to himself.
12:35
Five minutes into FP3
No sign of cars on track. Imagine teams are waiting for the track to cool slightly with qualifying and the race taking place under floodlights.
12:30
FP3 is go!
Green light appears at the end of the pit lane to signify the start of final practice.
12:21
FP2
It was an interesting second practice on Thursday with Mercedes heading a 1-2. Hamilton was in fine form, leading teammate Russell by 0.2s.
Red Bull looked like they were the team to beat on the race simulations, with Verstappen looking mighty on heavy fuel. Behind him, it looked close between Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren.
12:17
F1 and FIA bosses to meet over Horner
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali will meet with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to discuss the ongoing Christian Horner situation.
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal. Formula 1 World…
12:14
Welcome back
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to the Crash.net live blog for qualifying day at the Bahrain International Circuit.
It looks like it's all to play for in the race for pole position. But before that, we have one more hour of practice.
We will be bringing you live updates throughout the day as we finally get to see who has the fastest car over one lap in F1.
