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Max Verstappen recorded the fastest time in the final practice session, after Zhou Guanyu experienced a significant accident, and Oliver Bearman drove for the first time with Ferrari.
Aston Martin outperforms Mercedes in Thursday's FP2 session in Jeddah; and a close call between Lewis Hamilton and Logan Sargeant.
Following his win in the season's first race, Red Bull's Max Verstappen led FP1 in Saudi Arabia, with Fernando Alonso in second.
The 2024 season kicked of at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, for the officially titled Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen showcased a masterclass in the Bahrain Grand Prix, leading from the off and taking the win; Sergio Perez secured a commendable second for a Red Bull 1-2, with Carlos Sainz eclipsing Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc for third.
Max Verstappen clinches pole position for the season's first race, overcoming competition from Ferrari's quick pace, with George Russell in third.
In final practice before Friday's qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz emerged top, closely followed by Fernando Alonso.
In the second practice session of F1 in 2024, Mercedes showed exceptional speed, leading the pack in Bahrain, with Red Bull to catch up.
The season's first track session leaves many questions unanswered, with RB and McLaren showing speed on soft tyres and Max Verstappen sixth.
Ferrari tops leaderboard for second day in Bahrain, with Red Bull's Verstappen fourth on harder compounds with further drain-cover issues.