Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing Has Begun

The Formula Pre-Season Testing 2023 began on February 23rd at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), Sakhir as F1 drivers gear up for the Bahrain Grand Prix that will run from March 3rd to 5th. 

The testing will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The teams can only test one car at a time. All of F1's 2023 contenders will be involved in the pre-season testing, except for Lance Stroll who sustained an injury while training. 

While Thursday's testing sessions were held out of the public's eye, fans will get to watch both Friday and Saturday's testing sessions. Tickets for these sessions cost BD 5 per day and BD 2.5 for children aged 3 to 12. 

However, people who bought their F1 tickets before February 1st have free access to the test sessions for both days. 

Tickets can be purchased at bahraingp.com, at the BIC Hotline +973 17450000, or at the gates of the BIC. Gates will be open from midday to 7 p.m. for both testing days.