After last year’s controversial ending, which saw Max Verstappen pip Lewis Hamilton to his maiden world championship, the excitement for the upcoming campaign is like never before. We get things underway in Bahrain, the circuit where Hamilton was the victor last season. Fear no more F1 fans, because after three months of waiting, the season is here. The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix gets underway on Sunday, March 20, from 3pm UK time. Practice One and Two will take place on Friday, March 18, with the third session to come on Saturday, March 19. Qualifying will follow later that day, with the Grand Prix set for 3pm GMT on Sunday, March 20.

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