Gallery: F1 cars hit the track for 2024 pre-season testing

Formula 1 pre-season testing has begun in Bahrain and cars have hit the track for the first time.

New liveries, new car concepts and new expectations – today’s running is all about understanding how packages operate at the Sakhir International circuit.

All 10 cars out on track will often be seen sporting large aero rake devices.

These are designed to measure airflow over the car’s bodywork – a vital data-gathering tool for engineers to assess performance.