Campos F3 driver Christian Mansell has been granted special permission by the stewards of this weekend’s event to race with a mobile phone in his car.
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Alonso proves Aston Martin have pace, but Red Bull still look strongest
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onA fascinating first Friday saw Fernando Alonso quickest, but while Aston Martin have speed, Red Bull’s race pace looks stronger than their rivals.
Ferrari not contenders for pole position in Bahrain, says Leclerc
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc doesn’t believe Ferrari are quick enough to compete for pole position in this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
Verstappen still seeking rhythm in new Red Bull after “really bad” start to practice
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onWorld champion Max Verstappen says that he needs to find his “rhythm” with his new Red Bull car ahead of qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Stroll certain he can race despite injury compromising practice
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLance Stroll is certain he can race this weekend, despite his wrist injury compromising his efforts in practice, after Aston Martin set the pace.
Hamilton: Mercedes even further behind rivals than last year after practice
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton believes Mercedes have fallen even further behind their rivals following the first day of practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
‘I’d be lying if I said the car doesn’t feel good’ says Alonso after leading practice
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says Aston Martin still have scope to improve after ending the first day of practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix with the fastest time.
Alonso puts Aston Martin fastest ahead of Red Bull in second practice
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix second practice
Posted onFernando Alonso finished his first day of official track action as an Aston Martin grand prix driver fastest of all in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Red Bull’s budget cap penalty could hit harder in 2024 – Horner
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says their penalty for breaching the budget cap will hit them harder if the technical rules change for next season.
Personnel change is first part of ‘complete review’ of Ferrari strategy – Vasseur
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says the decision to promote Ravin Jain as chief strategist over Inaki Rueda forms part of a complete review of the team’s strategy division.
Live: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix second practice
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Perez fastest as Alonso’s Aston Martin split the Red Bulls in practice
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix first practice
Posted onSergio Perez retained his position as the quickest driver in pre-season testing by topping the times in first practice in Bahrain, ahead of Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.
FIA allows Hamilton to wear nose stud in car as removal may risk “disfigurement”
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA has allowed Lewis Hamilton an exemption from its requirement for drivers not to wear jewellery while in their cars.
Live: 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix first practice
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F1 teams reveal changes to their cars for first race of season
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 teams have explained the changes they have made to their cars for the first race of 2023, including some revisions since the completion of testing last week.
Perez now “very comfortable” with RB19 as he aims to match Verstappen
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez says he feels “very comfortable” with Red Bull’s new car after the team’s motorsport consultant Helmut Marko claimed it will suit both its drivers more equally.
Hamilton, Verstappen and others convinced Aston Martin are “fully in the fight”
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLeading Formula 1 drivers including Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are convinced they will face a stronger threat from Aston Martin this year.
Stroll racing with screws in wrist after cycling crash
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLance Stroll will compete in this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix with screws in the wrist he injured in a cycling crash two weeks ago.
F1 ‘going in the wrong direction’ by curbing drivers’ right to expression – Hamilton
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Formula 1 is wrong to prevent drivers from speaking out when more needs to be done to promote inclusivity and human rights.