The Formula 1 season continues as the sport heads to Bahrain for the fourth race, set to take place from April 11-13. The first three races saw different winners, with Lando Norris taking the Australian opener, Oscar Piastri winning in China, and Max Verstappen securing victory in Japan.
As the championship battle heats up, Norris leads with 62 points, just one point behind Verstappen. The BBC will provide comprehensive coverage of the event, including commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport website and app.
Key session start times include:
* Friday, April 11: First practice (12:30-13:30 BST), Second practice (16:00-17:00 BST)
* Saturday, April 12: Third practice (13:30-14:30 BST), Qualifying (17:00-18:00 BST)
* Sunday, April 13: Race (16:00 BST)
The weather forecast for the event indicates hot and dry conditions, with temperatures reaching 31C on Friday and 28C for the race start.
Last year’s Bahrain Grand Prix saw Max Verstappen claim a dominant win, ahead of Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz. The BBC provides live commentary and coverage of all Formula 1 events, including expert analysis and news updates.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c8dg9735z2yo