R01 Bahrain - FIA Formula 3 Race Preview
PREMA Racing will add another chapter to its FIA Formula 3 Championship story this weekend at Bahrain International Circuit. The desert venue returned as the home for the opening event, with the team lining up as the reigning champions.
Dino Beganovic will be returning for his second FIA F3 season under the PREMA Racing banner. The 20-year-old Swede, representing the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy, got his maiden podium last year. He is looking forward to making a step and fighting for the championship.
18-year-old Italian Gabriele Minì returns to the team after his victorious F4 debut. An Alpine Academy member, Minì will also enter his second consecutive FIA F3 season.
Arvid Lindblad will be the up-and-coming rookie this year, moving up to FIA F3 after his 2023 Formula 4 debut. The 16-year-old Red Bull Junior had a remarkable first approach and is aiming to quickly gain experience.
RENÉ ROSIN - Team Principal
"It's very exciting to enter a new season in a championship where the team has achieved so much success in the past. Our driver mix is extremely solid and interesting so we cannot wait to begin. We are proud to work with three different junior programmes this year, and that will motivate us even more to provide an excellent support to our trio of drivers."
Weekend Timetable*
Thursday, February 28th, 2024
12:05 - Free Practice
16:55 - Qualifying
Friday, February 29th, 2024
17:15 - Sprint Race
Saturday, February 29th, 2024
13:30 - Feature Race
*All times local