After a dramatic conclusion to Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s thrilling title battle last season, anticipation is through the roof for the new campaign which roars back onto the grid this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know about the curtain-raiser in Bahrain.
Where:
Sakhir Circuit, Bahrain.
When:
Friday 18th
Practice 1: 12pm GMT
Practice 2: 3pm GMT
Saturday 19th
Practice 3: 12pm GMT
Qualifying: 3pm GMT
Sunday 20th
Race: 3pm GMT
How To Watch:
UK viewers can watch live on Sky Sports. The race will be shown on their Main Event and F1 channels, with coverage starting at 1.30pm. All three practice sessions and qualifying will also be shown live on the channel. Highlights will also be shown on Channel 4.
What The Say:
Lewis Hamilton, speaking to Sky Sports, on his respect for rival Max Verstappen ahead of the Bahrain GP:
“For me and Max, we’re seeing each other in the paddock, things are normal.
“We are two individual drivers who have a lot of common in the sense of how much we love doing what we do, driving.
“On the other side, we’re ruthless. He is ruthless, that’s how you have to be, I would imagine in business but hopefully with a bit of compassion.
“But we are fighters out there, there’s no friends on track.
“Some days we get it right, some days we get it wrong, but what’s important is when we get back out, we are human beings and we do keep respect.”
Betfred Race Winner (Driver) Odds:
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Verstappen: 15/8
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Hamilton: 5/2
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Leclerc: 5/1
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Sainz: 13/2
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Russell: 10/1
Betfred Race Winner (Team) Odds:
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Red Bull: 6/4
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Mercedes: 7/4
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Ferrari: 5/2
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McClaren: 16/1
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Alpine: 40/1
*18+ | BeGambleAware | Odds Subject To Change
