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F1 pre-season testing 2024: When it starts and how to watch
The upcoming F1 season is almost here, with teams preparing to head to Bahrain for pre-season testing, giving fans a first look at the competitiveness of the teams. The testing will take place from February 21-23, just a week before the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Many questions remain, such as whether Red Bull will continue to dominate, if Max Verstappen can secure his fourth consecutive world championship, and if McLaren can close the gap to the top teams. There have also been some changes in team names, with AlphaTauri rebranding as RB and Sauber dropping its Alfa Romeo guise. Overall, excitement is building as fans anticipate the new season and the opportunity to see the new car liveries on track.
