Lewis Hamilton off the pace as action gets under way in Bahrain
Lewis Hamilton was only seventh in first practice for Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix as Pierre Gasly finished fastest.
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FP1: Gasly impresses with first P1 of the 2022 season
Pierre Gasly put in a “nice” lap, his words, to go quickest in the first practice session of the new Formula 1 season in Bahrain.
Bahrain Grand Prix: Pierre Gasly tops charts at opening practice of 2022 Formula 1 season
Pierre Gasly set the pace in the first free practice session ahead of this weekend's season opener at the Bahrain Grand Prix. It was a tricky session to negotiate for the drivers with a heavy wind affecting the balance of the cars, something which caught out Ferrari's Charles Leclerc as he went for a spin on the exit of turn 11.
George Russell predicts Mercedes Formula 1 battle: 'Red Bull and Ferrari are our main rivals'
George Russell echoed teammate Lewis Hamilton’s concerns over their Mercedes car and suggested Red Bull are the team to beat. The new season has seen all teams wrestle with the problem about how to accommodate sidepod regulations, the flexibility of the underside, and a change in tyre sizes. Ad/> Mercedes were off the pace at testing in Bahrain last week and new driver Russell said he hoped for some improvement with their return to the circuit.
Lewis Hamilton not carrying baggage after Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton says he is not carrying «any baggage» into the new season after the controversial end to last year's championship fight.
Bahrain Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton struggles in first practice
Alpha Tauri's Pierre Gasly set the pace in first practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as the true competitive picture remained unclear.
Hulkenberg expects ‘overload of information’ after late F1 call-up
Aston Martin announced on Thursday morning that four-time world champion Vettel had tested positive for Covid-19, ruling him out of this weekend’s Bahrain season-opener.