The three-day F1 pre-season testing will begin on Thursday, providing the teams with a limited amount of time to prepare before the season’s first race in Bahrain.
Wondering where to watch Formula 1 Pre Season Testing for Free? Follow these steps!
What is F1 Testing
F1 testing is a critical component of the 2023 F1 season that takes place before the start of each racing season, on 23rd February. It is a period when teams can test their cars in different conditions and settings to assess their performance, make adjustments, and identify potential issues before the official season begins.
When and where will the 2023 Formula 1 Testing start
Starting on Thursday, February 23, the F1 testing for 2023 will run for three days at Bahrain International Circuit, including Friday and Saturday. During all three days, the track will open at 7 am GMT and close at 4.30 pm, with a one-hour break for lunch.
How to watch F1 Testing Race
Sky Sports offers complete coverage of Formula 1 Testing races in the UK. Fans can subscribe to the Sky Sports channel or stream the testing sessions on the Sky Go app, available on multiple devices, to stay up-to-date with the latest F1 news. Sky Sports subscribers can also watch Formula 1 pre-season testing via Sky GO.
- If you live outside the UK, you can watch Sky by VPN and connect your server to the UK.
F1 testing Preseason – Broadcaster list
| Country | TV channel | Online stream |
| UK | Sky Sports F1 | SkyGo |
| USA | NBC Sports Network | NBC Sports Online |
| Australia | FoxSports, Kayo Sports | Foxtel |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport | NA |
| Singapore | beIN Sports | Singtel, StarHub |
| Hong Kong | beIN Sports | FoxSportsPlus |
| Canada | RDS, TSN, Noovo | NA |
How to watch F1 testing in Australia
Foxtel is not showing the coverage of F1 2023 Testing. Instead, you can watch the F1 testing on the F1 TV pro streaming service.
#F1: Sir Lewis Hamilton will be driving around Bahrain on:
— deni (@fiagirly) February 22, 2023
– Thursday afternoon
– Friday morning
– Saturday afternoon.
George Russell is taking the other 3 sessions. pic.twitter.com/Dj7JlCfshG
Pictures of the W14 today in Bahrain #F1Testing #W14 #MercedesAMGF1
— Hamilton Insights (@LH44_insights) February 23, 2023
📸 [@AlbertFabrega] pic.twitter.com/r8Jux90YsR
2023 Bahrain pre-season test: Live F1 TV times
| Day | Session | Coverage Starts |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | session one | 06:50 |
| Thursday | session two | 11:50 |
| Friday | session three | 06:50 |
| Friday | session four | 11:50 |
| Saturday | session five | 06:50 |
| Saturday | session six | 11:50 |
Watch Formula 1 Testing on F1 TV Pro
To watch 2023 F1 Testing on F1 TV Pro, sign up on their website, navigate to the “Live” tab, find the “2023 F1 Testing” event, and click “Watch Live.” Watch a specific team or driver using the “Onboard Cameras” feature. Note that F1 TV Pro’s availability may vary, and you need a high-speed internet connection and a compatible device like a computer, tablet, or mobile phone.
Your running order for #F1Testing in Bahrain! 👇#F1 pic.twitter.com/sWFblF4VLE
— Formula 1 (@F1) February 22, 2023
The Official F1 Teams For 2024
Ten teams participate in every Formula 1 season, with two drivers in each squad, currently making 20 drivers and 10 teams. The 2024 season of Formula 1 will showcase the following teams and drivers.
| Team | Driver 1 | Driver 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | George Russell | Lewis Hamilton |
| Alpine | Esteban Ocon | Pierre Gasly |
| Haas F1 Team | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hulkenberg |
| McLaren | Oscar Piastri | Lando Norris |
| Red Bull Racing | Max Verstappen | Sergio Perez |
| Aston Martin | Lance Stroll | Fernando Alonso |
| Alpha Tauri | Nyck de Vries | Yuki Tsunoda |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Carlos Sainz |
| Alfa Romeo | Valtteri Bottas | Guanyu Zhou |
| Williams | Alexander Albon | Logan Sargent |
Lewis Hamilton arriving to the Bahrain track today
— Sir Lewis Hamilton Updates (@SirLewisUpdates) February 22, 2023
📸 James Moy #F1 #Testing #TeamLH pic.twitter.com/O5kNi84RCP
F1 2024 Race Schedule: Calendar, Dates, Venue, & Circuit
| Date | Grand Prix | Circuit, Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 21-23 Feb 2024 | Pre-Season Testing | Sakhir, Bahrain |
| 29 Feb – 2 Mar | Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 | Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain |
| 7-9 Mar 2024 | Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024 | Jeddah Street Circuit, Saudi Arabia |
| 22-24 Mar 2024 | Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2024 | Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia |
| 5-7 Apr 2024 | Formula 1 MSC Cruises Japanese Grand Prix 2024 | Suzuka International Racing Course, Japan |
| 19-21 Apr 2024 | Formula 1 Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix 2024 | Shanghai International Circuit, China |
| 3-5 May 2024 | Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2024 | Miami International Autodrome, United States |
| 17-19 May 2024 | Formula 1 MSC Cruises Gran Premio dell’Emilia-Romagna 2024 | Imola, Italy |
| 24-26 May 2024 | Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2024 | Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo |
| 7-9 Jun 2024 | Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada 2024 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada |
| 21-23 Jun 2024 | Formula 1 Aramco Gran Premio de España 2024 | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain |
| 28-30 Jun 2024 | Formula 1 Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix 2024 | Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria |
| 5-7 Jul 2024 | Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix 2024 | Silverstone Circuit, United Kingdom |
| 19-21 Jul 2024 | Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2024 | Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary |
| 26-28 Jul 2024 | Formula 1 Rolex Belgian Grand Prix 2024 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium |
| 23-25 Aug 2024 | Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024 | Zandvoort, Netherlands |
| 30 Aug – 1 Sep | Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d’Italia 2024 | Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy |
| 13-15 Sep 2024 | Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024 | Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan |
| 20-22 Sep 2024 | Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024 | Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore |
| 18-20 Oct 2024 | Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix 2024 | Circuit of the Americas, Austin, United States |
| 25-27 Oct 2024 | Formula 1 Gran Premio de la Ciudad de México 2024 | Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City |
| 1-3 Nov 2024 | Formula 1 Lenovo Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024 | Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil |
| 21-23 Nov 2024 | Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 | Las Vegas Street Circuit, United States |
| 29 Nov – 1 Dec | Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024 | Losail International Circuit, Qatar |
| 6-8 Dec 2024 | Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 | Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi |
