Red Bull’s dominant one-two victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix was the best start any team has made to a season in 25 years.
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Bahrain Grand Prix
“They will kill the tyres”: How Alonso took Aston Martin to the podium in Bahrain
2023 Bahrain GP team radio transcript
Posted onFernando Alonso claimed a podium finish on his debut for Aston Martin in Bahrain. Here’s the story of his race as revealed by his team radio messages.
Paddock Diary: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onAfter the longest off-season in years, the teams assembled for the first race of the 2023 F1 season, and while the winner was widely expected there was one surprise addition to the podium.
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onTwo Formula 1 drivers stood out for their performance across the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. Here’s RaceFans’ verdict on the full field.
Vote for your 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Verstappen confirms the Second Age of Red Bull as Alonso turns back the clock
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix review
Posted onRed Bull’s domination of F1 is set to continue after Max Verstappen won the season-opener in crushing style. But Fernando Alonso stole the show with a fine drive to third.
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull were untouchable in the opening race of the 2023 season, not least because they were able to run a more aggressive tyre strategy than their rivals.
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix championship points
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen leads the drivers championship by seven points from Sergio Perez after the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Verstappen leads dominant Red Bull one-two as Alonso races to third
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen started the 2023 season in dominant fashion for Red Bull, leading home Sergio Perez as Fernando Alonso took a podium for Aston Martin.
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix race result
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has won the Bahrain Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso.
Rate the race: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix.
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.
Live: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
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Posted onFollow the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix on RaceFans Live.
Red Bull tipped to run and hide while Alonso takes fight to Ferraris
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onRed Bull are in top form entering into the new season, but despite a tyre advantage for Charles Leclerc, Fernando Alonso could pose a real danger.
Aston Martin improved by 2.5 seconds while others only gained a tenth
Lap time watch: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin have found almost two-and-a-half seconds in lap time since the last Bahrain Grand Prix, which is twice as much as any other team did.
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures for qualifying for the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.
Verstappen leads Red Bull front row lock-out after Leclerc sits out last run
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onWorld champion Max Verstappen secured pole position ahead of Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez for the opening round of the Formula 1 season in Bahrain.
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix grid
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has taken pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc.
Live: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying
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Posted onFollow the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session on RaceFans Live.
Alonso pips Verstappen by five-thousandths of a second in final practice
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix third practice
Posted onFernando Alonso was the fastest driver in final practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix, just five-thousandths of a second quicker than Max Verstappen.