Schedule for this weekend's Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix and how to watch it
The 2023 Formula 1 season is here, and the action gets under way with the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir this weekend.
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F1, Bahrain GP: Tough To Look Beyond Max Verstappen And Red Bull In 2023
The longest season in Formula 1 history starts this weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix. With the Netflix show 'Drive to Survive' being a catalyst to a massive wave of interest in the sport around the world, the twenty cars and drivers descend upon the Sakhir circuit to kickstart the season. The 10 teams have already been in Bahrain for three days of pre-season testing, giving us some early signs into who's hot and who's not as we head into the first race.
Red Bull look to be in a league of their own, says Russell
MANAMA : Formula One champions Red Bull could be racing against themselves in Bahrain this weekend judging by pre-season testing, according to Mercedes' rival George Russell.
Formula One returns with Max Verstappen still holding all the cards
If 2021 was the controversy-laden epic, last season was more akin to a damp squib of a sequel for Formula One.
F1 season set to start in Bahrain amid seismic shake-up of drivers and team bosses
After the rules revolution of 2022 this was supposed to be a season of relative calm – well as calm as Formula One ever gets.
Talking points ahead of F1 season: It's Red Bull v Ferrari, but don't discount Mercedes
As we head into the season-opening 2023 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix, there are several talking points to consider, including the highly anticipated battle between Ferrari and Red Bull. Both teams have been making strides in recent years, and their performances in the pre-season testing have set the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Alonso privileged to have raced for longer than Piastri's age
MANAMA: Oscar Piastri was not yet born when Fernando Alonso made his Formula One debut and both said on Thursday (Mar 2) they felt privileged at the prospect of racing each other in Sunday's Bahrain season-opener.
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton admit Mercedes are behind ahead of F1 season - ‘Red Bull in a league of their own’
George Russell believes Red Bull are “in a league of their own” whilst Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes have not fixed all their issues from last year ahead of the season-opening Formula 1 race. Having lost the constructors’ championship for the first time since 2013, Mercedes were hoping to bounce back for this season. Ad However, pre-season testing suggested they are still behind Red Bull and will be fighting Ferrari, plus Aston Martin, who had a very impressive test.