F1 testing 2022: TV details and times for Bahrain pre-season tests
Your complete guide to F1 testing in Bahrain ahead of the 2022 season including live stream and TV details, plus all the times you need to know.
Formula 1 testing has started in Bahrain with a second chance for teams to adapt their cars ahead of the first Grand Prix of the season next weekend.
Technical regulations have been overhauled for 2022 in a move that is designed to level out the playing field with closer racing and, as a result, even more drama.
Teams were given breathing space in Barcelona to test their cars without the glare of live TV cameras pointing at them, but the covers are off this weekend with full coverage of all the action.
Teams will hope for perfect conditions in the desert of Bahrain to test their cars' reliability and speed as well as allowing drivers to get to grips with a very different style of vehicle beneath them.
The first test saw "porpoising" develop among the cars as they bobbed up and down along the straights – what quirks will the second round of testing bring out of the cars ahead of the new season?
RadioTimes.com brings you all the details for F1 testing in Bahrain ahead of the 2022 season.
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Is Bahrain F1 testing on TV?
Yes! The Bahrain leg of testing will be shown live on TV via Sky Sports platforms.
This additional weekend of testing has been handed to teams due to the radical overhauls of the car regulations for 2022.
The drastic shift in regulations means cars are less familiar for teams and drivers and they will need more time to iron out the creases prior to the season.
For this reason, broadcasting of the first testing sessions was prohibited, but there's plenty of action to be shown live this week.
How to watch Bahrain F1 testing on TV and live stream
You can watch F1 testing from Bahrain live on Sky Sports Cricket or online via the Sky Go app.
You can add individual channels such as Sky Sports Cricket for just £18 per month combined or pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month.
If you don’t have Sky, you can watch the tournament through NOW. You can get a Day Membership for £9.99 or a Monthly Membership for £33.99, all without needing a contract. NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles.
What time is Bahrain F1 testing?
Each day will follow the same pattern of testing with both a morning and afternoon session.
Morning session: 7am - 11am (UK time)
Afternoon session: 12pm - 4pm (UK time)
Teams will be releasing the specific times each of their drivers will emerge onto the track and we'll bring those timings to you as soon as possible.
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