Lewis Hamilton says his narrow victory over Max Verstappen in Bahrain was “one of the hardest races” he’s had for a while, and will be difficult to repeat.
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Zhou passes Verschoor for win in action-packed F2 feature race
Formula 2
Posted onGuanyu Zhou won a lively Sunday morning Formula 2 feature race in Bahrain from pole position, but was made to work hard for it by several of his rivals.
Honda’s “great winter” is its most impressive effort yet, says Verstappen
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen said Red Bull’s pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix shows Honda have done a “great job” with their new power unit.
Mercedes prioritised making car “less of a handful” for race
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes say their new car is much harder to work with than its predecessor, and tried to make it more forgiving to drive for the first race of the season.
Perez says unfamiliarity with car, not strategy, to blame for Q2 exit
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez has put his failure to make it into the final segment of qualifying for his first grand prix with Red Bull down to his inexperience with the car
Piastri is F2’s second rookie winner of the day after last-lap pass
Formula 2
Posted onAlpine Formula 1 junior Oscar Piastri prevailed in a thrilling last-lap fight to claim victory in Formula 2’s night-time sprint race at Bahrain.
Verstappen knew he had more time in hand for final pole-winning lap
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen was confident he could find more time on his pole-winning final run in Q3, despite picking up floor damage which cost him around a tenth of a second.
Flying Verstappen makes it three-in-a-row in Bahrain practice
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix third practice
Posted onMax Verstappen continued his perfect start to the Formula 1 season by completing a hat-trick of practice sessions at the Bahrain Grand Prix as the fastest driver.
Red Bull junior Lawson wins on F2 debut in Bahrain
Formula 2
Posted onHitech’s Liam Lawson won on his Formula 2 debut at the Bahrain International Circuit in the first race of the season.
Russell encouraged by Williams’ performance in “worst case scenario” conditions
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell said Williams’ long run pace has been “better than expected” so far after the two Friday practice sessions at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Sainz under-driving Ferrari to avoid “stupid mistakes”
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onNew Ferrari signing Carlos Sainz Jnr admits he is still driving within himself as he gains more experience with his unfamiliar car.
Perez seeking “natural” handling feel for flying laps in Red Bull
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Perez seeking “natural” handling feel for flying laps in Red Bull • Zhou and Pourchaire claim F2 poles • Porsche commits to Formula E
Mercedes count cost of floor rules change as Red Bull lead the way in Bahrain
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onWhile Max Verstappen’s Red Bull led practice, Mercedes suspect they have suffered more than most teams from changes in the aerodynamic regulations.
Hamilton ruing lost downforce as Red Bull outpace Mercedes in practice
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton was third in Friday practice at the Bahrain GP, and says his car has the same rear-end instability as in pre-season testing
Different track limits rules for qualifying and race in Bahrain
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onDifferent track limits rules will be applied at turn four for qualifying and the race during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend.
Verstappen stays on top in second practice, pursued by Norris
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix second practice
Posted onMax Verstappen completed a perfect first day of the Formula 1 season for Red Bull by going fastest under the floodlights in the second free practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Losing long-serving staff to meet budget cap was painful, says Horner
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onChristian Horner has revealed F1’s new budget cap led to job losses among long-serving staff at Red Bull’s Milton Keynes base.
No concerns over “creative licence” in Netflix’s Drive to Survive, say team bosses
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onZak Brown and Christian Horner say they support how Neflix’s Drive to Survive presents F1 with “creative licence”.
Red Bull on top in first practice as Verstappen leads Bottas and Norris
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix first practice
Posted onRed Bull’s Max Verstappen topped the first free practice session of the 2021 Formula 1 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Lando Norris.
Norris: F1 doesn’t have a ‘front field’ and a ‘midfield’ anymore
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris expects there’s “not going to be much of a midfield” in F1 this year, and McLaren will rival Mercedes more often