A tight fight at the top and Alpine in trouble – What To Watch For in the Bahrain GP


It’s time for the talking to stop and everyone to show what they’ve got in terms of race performance as the 2024 season gets underway with a Saturday night spectacular in Sakhir. So let’s look at some of the key things to look out for on race day at the Bahrain International Circuit…
1. Red Bull’s advantage (if there is one…)
The first day of pre-season testing saw Max Verstappen look ominously strong in the new RB20, and it led to the impression that Red Bull would have another clear lead over the rest of the field at the start of this year.

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