Sainz wary as Mercedes drivers talk up Ferrari
:Ferrari's Carlos Sainz suggested Formula One champions Mercedes were playing 'typical' games in talking up the Italian team's prospects ahead of the season starting in Bahrain next week.
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Formula 1 2022 season - Lewis Hamilton v Max Verstappen, Mercedes v Red Bull, rules, full 23 race schedule
Red Bull’s Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen returns for his maiden title defence in 2022. Lewis Hamilton has swallowed his disappointment to get back behind the wheel with Mercedes, and many expect him to be the Dutchman’s main rival for the coming campaign.
Sainz wary of Mercedes after Russell talks up Ferrari
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz suggested Formula One champions Mercedes and their driver George Russell were playing 'typical' games in talking up the Italian team ahead of the season starting in Bahrain next week.
F1 testing: Esteban Ocon fastest on Day 2's first session, Charles Leclerc impresses again and Max Verstappen third
Alpine’s Esteban Ocon set the fastest time in the first session of testing on Day 2 in Bahrain. Friday saw the teams back in action with a full complement after US team Haas were ready to take part in the full day’s testing, and would also be afforded four more hours to test over the remaining two days after finally receiving all the equipment their team needed.
2022 Bahrain F1 test: Ocon tops second morning by 0.1s over Leclerc
In strong sunshine but with fierce winds blowing throughout the session, Lando Norris set the initial first place benchmark time when the running commenced at 10am local time – the Briton continuing behind the wheel for a second day at McLaren as team-mate Daniel Ricciardo continues to feel unwell.
AlphaTauri's Gasly sets pace on opening day of Bahrain F1 test
MANAMA : Pierre Gasly set the pace for AlphaTauri on the opening day of the final Formula One pre-season test in Bahrain