Mercedes have “lost a year in development” and “everything is bad” with their car performance, team principal Toto Wolff admitted.
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Alonso believes he can finally win again after debut podium for Aston Martin
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin’s competitive start to the new Formula 1 season has given Fernando Alonso the belief he can score his first win for 10 years.
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.
Red Bull taking nothing for granted despite dominant start to season – Horner
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says his team are “not taking anything for granted” despite dominating the opening round of the championship.
Russell says Red Bull ‘should win every race’ and he’s willing to ‘sacrifice’ season
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onA downbeat George Russell believes Red Bull’s championship victory is already a foregone conclusion after a single race.
Ferrari “never expected” engine failure which ended Leclerc’s race – Vasseur
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says the engine failure which put Charles Leclerc out of the Bahrain Grand Prix was completely unexpected.
Four other drivers broke rules at start without penalty, claims Ocon
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon says he wasn’t the only driver who was out of position at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix, despite being the only one to collect a penalty.
‘We’re miles away, this isn’t the right car’ says Hamilton after starting season fifth
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton restated his view that Mercedes need to change the concept behind their Formula 1 car after finishing fifth in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Dejected Leclerc says it’s “impossible” to be positive after round one retirement
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc admitted it was “impossible” for him to be positive about the opening race of the 2023 season after retiring with a power unit problem in Bahrain
Hulkenberg penalised but stewards stop giving penalty points over track limits
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg was given two penalties for five track limits violations during the Bahrain Grand Prix – but no penalty points on his licence.
Verstappen thrilled to “finally” win Bahrain Grand Prix after crushing drive
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he is “very happy” to take victory at the Sakhir circuit after missing out on wins at the last two races around the venue.
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.
Alonso hails “hero” team mate Stroll despite first-lap clash after podium return
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso finished on the podium in his first race for Aston Martin then lavished praise on his team mate Lance Stroll – despite the pair colliding on the first lap of the race.
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
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Posted onPictures from the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.
Live: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
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Why Ferrari are “not thinking Red Bull are uncatchable” ahead of the Bahrain GP
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari believe improvements in their car’s tyre degradation and straight-line speed will help them challenge Red Bull for victory in today’s Bahrain Grand Prix.