Bahrain GP talking points: Verstappen starts first, but all eyes on Fernando Alonso
Today's Bahrain Grand Prix is the first race of the new 2023 Formula 1 season, but already the cards are lined up for a promising year.
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Hamilton claps back at critics suggesting he'll quit if 2023 car is bad: 'I'm a fighter'
Lewis Hamilton admitted on Thursday that he expects to struggle again in the early races this season, but hit back at observers who have suggested Mercedes' lack of pace is why he is yet to sign a new contract.
'Long Way Off And On Wrong Track,' Admits Lewis Hamilton After More F1 Woe
A disappointed Lewis Hamilton admitted Mercedes were "a long way off" the pace and struggling to close the gap after he finished eighth in Friday's second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion, who is in the final year of his current contract, said he had half-expected to discover a performance deficit, but not one as alarming as revealed on Friday.
World Champion Max Verstappen Admits 'Work To Do' In Bahrain
Double world champion Max Verstappen admitted Red Bull have "work to do" to catch Fernando Alonso after being outpaced by the Aston Martin driver in Friday's second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. The 25-year-old Dutchman wound up second behind the 41-year-old Spaniard, ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez, who had been fastest in the earlier opening practice session.
Fernando Alonso dazzles F1 as he ends Friday practice quickest in the Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso dazzled under the lights to set the best time for Aston Martin ahead of Red Bull's defending double world champion Max Verstappen in Friday evening's second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Even Lewis Hamilton would struggle in McLaren's 2023 F1 car, says Lando Norris
Lando Norris has hit back at those questioning his decision to sign for McLaren, insisting he remains unfazed by their criticism.
Sergio Perez quickest in Bahrain opening practice, but Alonso a surprise second
Sergio Perez posted the quickest time in the first practice session for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver posted a 1:32.758 and was challenged by teammate Max Verstappen for most of the session.
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.