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T. he 2023 Formula 1 season is finally upon us as the racing action resumes at the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend. Reigning two-time world champion Max ...

Jost Capito has been replaced as team principal by former chief Mercedes strategist James Vowles and the team have a new driver rookie in American Logan Sargeant. The fear from his rivals is that Max Verstappen could march away with a hat-trick of titles in 2023. Toto Wolff is adamant the W14 has seriously untapped potential, the problem was there were a few gremlins in testing although not to the extent of a year ago. Team principal Guenther Steiner can currently be seen swearing his way through another season of Netflix series Drive to Survive. But Alonso and Aston have been the surprise package of winter testing ahead of what looks like their break-out season. They are one of only four unchanged driver lineups for the season, which begins with team principal Fred Vasseur having left for Ferrari.

It's the first race of the 2023 F1 season and Red Bull look to be favourites. Who can stop Verstappen? Here's how to catch the action.

If you miss those shows, you can catch the action on the All 4 app after it’s broadcast. If you’re seeking a safe and secure VPN, we’d recommend Nyck de Vries will be back after his fill-in appearance for Alpha Tauri last season and Nick Hulkenberg is back in an F1 sit after a few seasons out, driving for American outfit Haas. Who follows behind will be interesting, with Ferrari Scuderia, Mercedes and surprisingly Aston Martin thought of as being in the next pack. How to watch the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2023 What is the UK time for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix?

The Mexican Red Bull driver posted a lap time of 1min 32.785sec in the opening hour, which was 0.438sec ahead of Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso. Max Verstappen ...

Max Verstappen – who is aiming for a hat-trick of drivers' titles – was third, 0.617sec behind his team-mate. Lewis Hamilton was the lead Mercedes driver in 10th, 2.1sec off Perez's time, with Russell within a tenth of a second. The Mexican Red Bull driver posted a lap time of 1min 32.785sec in the opening hour, which was 0.438sec ahead of Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso.

The first practice session of the 2023 season ended with Red Bull on top of the standings as Sergio Perez set the fastest lap over Aston Martin's Fernando ...

Alex Albon, who began with some red flow-vis paint on the back of his FW45, finished 3.458s off the pace in P19. Fellow two-time champion Max Verstappen was therefore bumped down to third overall, 0.617s off the pace set by his Red Bull team mate. Pierre Gasly capped off a quiet showing for Alpine in P17, with the bottom four on the timesheets all opting to forgo a soft-tyred run. [after injuring his wrist in a pre-season cycling accident](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.paddock-insider-how-lance-stroll-went-from-bike-crash-to-f1-paddock-return.7aiznUPA6rxb65Vl0mA7oe.html), which caused him to miss testing – though he spent much of the first half of FP1 in the garage with an ignition problem, only setting his first flying lap with 23 minutes left. The first practice session of the 2023 season ended with Red Bull on top of the timesheets as Sergio Perez set the fastest lap over Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso in Free Practice 1 for the Bahrain Grand Prix. [NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.need-to-know-the-most-important-facts-stats-and-trivia-ahead-of-the-2023.2AItbVHIhSpEvmmbV7nlBB.html)

Here are the complete results from the first practice session in Bahrain, where Red Bull have set the pace to kick off the new season.

20 Carlos Sainz FERRARI +3.314 20 LAPS 19 Alex Albon WILLIAMS +3.260 14 LAPS 15 Esteban Ocon ALPINE +2.347 19 LAPS 13 Yuki Tsunoda ALPHATAURI +2.257 19 LAPS Losing the rear, Sainz spun around at high-speed but made use of the ample run-off area to gather back up his car and resume the circuit. 7 Kevin Magnussen HAAS +1.644 19 LAPS

Sergio Perez headed the first Formula 1 practice session of the season, clocking in a 1m32.758s to draw first blood over Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso in ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10436950/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10437958/) He finished ahead of Albon, as Sainz brought up the rear following his earlier spin. The Chinese driver was eighth quickest, ahead of Alfa Romeo squadmate Valtteri Bottas. He later attributed this over the radio to cold tyres on the right-hand side. After a quiet opening half-hour, Perez was now armed with a set of soft tyres and crushed his own benchmark by nearly two seconds, posting a 1m32.758s to flex his advantage at the top.

The best driver and constructor F1 Fantasy picks for the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix, including some need to know tips and tricks.

Drivers will be awarded for individual qualifying performance, with ten points given to pole position all the way down to 1 point for tenth. Players will have access to four ‘chips’, only one of which can be used to give you a boost before each race weekend. Ahead of each race, you will have two free transfers to customise your driver or constructor lineup. There is now no benefit in timing your transfers during the week: dynamic pricing used to allow players to trade their way to astronomical team values. Mini-league competitions, running over a small number of race weekends will offer the chance to win more. Red Bull gives you a good chance of bagging the ten bonus points for performing the fastest stop in each race: it was fastest in ten of last year’s 22 GPs. There’s a prominent countdown clock on the team selection page, to help you make the cut. A speedy team can also claim further points for the secind- and third-fastest stops. So if Logan Sargeant clinches pole after a haphazard Monte Carlo qualifying session, that’s probably your opportunity to play it. Fast-starters can rack up points from the moment that lights go out, with bonuses for overtaking and making up places (1 point per place in both cases). If they perform strongly, then their price should rise, giving you the opportunity to sell at a profit. However, they also represent an opportunity given their low values at the start of the season.

Mercedes has hired one of Red Bull's former senior figures as a special advisor to help drive improvements at its Formula 1 team, Autosport has learned.

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Max Verstappen is the most expensive driver at $26.9m, with Lewis Hamilton second on $23.7m and Charles Leclerc on $21.2m. As for the Constructors, Red Bull are ...

3 pts 10 pts It’s worth biding your time when it comes to making your final substitutions, however. One key to success in Fantasy F1 is riding the price waves and increasing the value of your team. More than 2 transfers carries a 4 point penalty per additional transfer - similar to Fantasy Premier League. As for the Constructors, Red Bull are $27.2m, Mercedes $25.1m and Ferrari $22.1m.

Fernando Alonso set the pace in Friday evening's second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, slotting ahead of Red Bull pair Max Verstappen and ...

Check your [F1 Fantasy team here...](https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/) [READ MORE: ‘They could be a real surprise’ – Red Bull and Ferrari talk up Aston Martin’s chances ahead of 2023 opener](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.they-could-be-a-real-surprise-red-bull-and-ferrari-talk-up-aston-martins.23odcOgjOa7a6Zv4ae82MK.html) [NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.need-to-know-the-most-important-facts-stats-and-trivia-ahead-of-the-2023.2AItbVHIhSpEvmmbV7nlBB.html) [at 1430 local time](https://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/racing/2023/Bahrain.html). [his temporarily pink Alpine](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.gallery-check-out-every-angle-of-the-a523-as-alpine-reveal-two-different.27b6Hni9wjhDWPkeuFPTvB.html) seventh, with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton eighth after a low-key first day of practice for Mercedes and the other W14 of George Russell back in 13th, behind a host of anticipated midfield runners. [injuries sustained in a training accident](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.paddock-insider-how-lance-stroll-went-from-bike-crash-to-f1-paddock-return.7aiznUPA6rxb65Vl0mA7oe.html), but the plastered up Canadian finished half a second off team mate Alonso. [READ MORE: ‘We’ll bring it as soon as we can’ – Mercedes prepping ‘different’ sidepod upgrade](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.well-bring-it-as-soon-as-we-can-mercedes-prepping-different-sidepod-upgrade.78K62JBkt48oj3h5gchUOU.html) Piastri had to take avoiding action in the opening stages of the session when he approached a slow-moving Stroll at the pit exit, with the significant lock-up he picked up leading to another off-track moment shortly afterwards. Russell was the final driver within a second of Alonso’s P1 time in 13th, followed by Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari – unable to get the most out of his soft-tyre runs – F1 rookie Oscar Piastri and Kevin Magnussen’s Haas. [opening practice hour](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.fp1-perez-leads-alonso-in-first-practice-session-of-the-2023-f1-season.5NmIPQsiGamM1PEyzgmjKy.html), the sun set and floodlights switched on over the Sakhir circuit for FP2 – bringing more representative conditions which will also be seen Saturday’s qualifying session and Sunday’s race. Behind Alonso’s pace-setting Aston Martin and the Red Bull drivers, Charles Leclerc was the quickest of the Ferraris in fourth position, followed by high-flying F1 returnee Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) and the other AMR23 of Lance Stroll. Fernando Alonso set the pace in Friday evening’s second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, slotting ahead of Red Bull pair Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez as Aston Martin continue to catch the eye ahead of the new F1 season.

Fernando Alonso topped Practice Two for surprise new challengers Aston Martin, ahead of Red Bull, and Hamilton admits former eight-time world champions Mercedes ...

But this is only our fourth day with the new car and we just need to make sure we have got it in a window where we are reaching it's full potential and right now, we haven't got it there." "The car still feels good but we need to wait and see. "A difficult start of the day, Practice One was really bad," he said. there is still a long way to go." "They [Aston Martin] are quick but you could see that in testing they were very competitive. "We kind of knew that a little bit in the test but it is a big gap. We went back into the right direction and it is looking much better now. but I think it is quite hard with the concept we have." Saturday's qualifying and Sunday's race are live at 3pm. Watch the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 this weekend. "We are just on the wrong track. "Do I believe we can close the gap at some stage?

New Aston Martin signing Fernando Alonso was fastest in Bahrain Grand Prix practice in Sakhir, ahead of the opening round of the 2023 Formula 1 world ...

Perez slipped to third, ahead of Leclerc, Hulkenberg and Stroll. Verstappen could only manage 1m31.076s, 0.169s down on Alonso, to go P2. After a poor showing in FP1, Alpine went straight out on softs with Esteban Ocon producing 1m32.415s before Sainz took P1 with 1m31.956s. He recovered to end the session in sixth. Leclerc's team-mate Carlos Sainz suffered a huge spin at Turn 9 with 20 minutes remaining, as the rear of his car bottomed-out too hard over a bump. Alonso also improved his time but was over half a second off that pace.

Lewis Hamilton thinks Mercedes could be in a worse situation than last year, as he fears the team is on the 'wrong track' with its 2023 Formula 1 car.

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10437782/) "But nonetheless, we just keep our head down tonight and we'll go through the data. "I think there was good progress through last year, but the gap wasn't as big as it is now. But right now, we're a long way off from the guys in front." "But I think on the long run, we're quite close to Ferrari, and it looks like the Aston was second. I'm trying everything I can out there."

Fernando Alonso hogged the headlines at the end of Friday practice for the Formula 1 2023 opener, but looking a little closer it wasn't hard to spot the ...

So, we kind of have kind of knew that a little bit in the test. Still a lot of things to improve in the car. Overall, the car is not too bad in the long run. And indeed, even Perez’s average on the softs came in at 0.471s slower each time by compared to his team-mate. A switch for most to end the race on the hards is predicted at this stage to be the optimum tyre strategy. Verstappen’s 15-lap stint just about led the way on the race pace averages ahead of Alonso, as can be seen below. In it, the Dutchman produced a consistent run and ended up lapping quicker than he started That close spread has raised expectations a big driver or indeed a whole team could have a shock qualifying exit in the opening elimination segments on Saturday. He used that palm to help rotate the wheel sufficiently, while helping support the right hand he injured in a mountain bike accident 13 days ago and revealed on testing’s eve. That resulted in a gap of 0.169s to Verstappen in second. Alonso was second behind Perez, his best effort late on the softs coming in 0.438s adrift. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are in a threatening position going into the Bahrain Grand Prix, but can Aston Martin led by Alonso take on the charging Red Bulls?

Aston Martin looked strong in testing and that has continued in the free practice sessions ahead of Sunday's Grand Prix. BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 03: ...

Set-up-wise we can continue to tweak a little here and there, but it’s going to be small bits here and there, which is milliseconds. We kind of knew that a little bit in the test, but it’s a big gap. But I think it’s quite hard with the concept we have.” “Do I believe we can close the gap at some stage? But we’ve got to try and find out if there is any way we can find performance overnight. It’s going to be a very interesting process, but I think the team is learning every day. “But you could see that already in testing that they were very competitive, so yeah, they had a great day. So, we’ve got a lot to work on. For us, still a bit of work to do – I mean we know we have a very competitive car. Should Red Bull deem Perez no longer worth the trouble, a scenario that will reveal its answer as the season progresses, expect conjecture about a replacement to intensify accordingly. If McLaren continue to labour, so might their hold on Norris despite the contract between the parties. Perez warned here that unless the love flows two ways Verstappen cannot rely upon his strategic support this term, which is a risky play by one so heavily outscored.

Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display in the pitlane as teams prepare for the Bahrain Grand Prix, courtesy of Giorgio Piola ...

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10437782/) Notably there are two louvres within the gulley, which are used to reject some heat from around the power unit. Both options that have been employed feature a spoon-shaped mainplane, but this variant has a narrower central section and steeper transition to a much shallower outboard section. While not as potent a solution as the upwash strakes that teams used to place here, the swage line that Alpine has incorporated into the endplate is a nice feature that will surely provide an uptick in performance compared with a regularly contoured alternative. While Alfa completed its pre-season test without such an arrangement, it has been added for the race weekend. Mercedes introduced its widebody chassis blister solution as part of a larger package of updates at the British Grand Prix.

On the eve of the season-opener, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris fear the Red Bull driver's dominance is only beginning.

If Mercedes and Ferrari can bring the fight to Red Bull this season, it will be a challenge enthusiastically embraced. He has the perfect understanding of where the limit is in every aspect. Red Bull look to be the new dominant force in F1. It was a consummate display of how far the driver has come since he made his debut at 17 in 2015 – the impetuousness, poor decision-making, overaggressiveness and a somewhat all-or-nothing approach that earned him the “Mad Max” moniker was nowhere to be seen. “He has changed quite a bit over the last few years. He just has a very good ability to understand the limit at any instance, rain or shine. It will be a long road to the championship but Verstappen goes in as firm favourite. With a Red Bull car that looks formidable it might be considered that the only real threat to Verstappen is Verstappen himself, but of such a fragility there is no sign. “I don’t think he will slip up,” the Briton said. I don’t think they were even pushing at the end and they were still way ahead. His car comfortably held the edge over Ferrari and Mercedes in testing, its excess weight long stripped out and honed to Verstappen’s driving style of having a pointy front-end on turn-in. If anything the men who must compete against him warn he is only growing stronger, among them Lewis Hamilton, well-placed to recognise a champion’s traits.

World champion Max Verstappen says he still needs to find his rhythm in the RB19 after Red Bull chased a proper car balance in free practice for Formula 1's ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/what-controls-the-frontline-in-the-latest-tech-battles-in-f1-design/10437528/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10436950/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10437958/) "For us there's still a bit of work to do. I think it's going to go down to who puts the best lap together and obviously, who has the better race pace on Sunday." Rather ominously, it meant that neither Verstappen nor Perez have been able to unlock the car's full potential, with Verstappen admitting he hadn't found his groove yet.

Fernando Alonso hogged the headlines at the end of Friday practice for the Formula 1 2023 opener, but looking a little closer it wasn't hard to spot the ...

So, we kind of have kind of knew that a little bit in the test. Still a lot of things to improve in the car. Overall, the car is not too bad in the long run. A switch for most to end the race on the hards is predicted at this stage to be the optimum tyre strategy. And indeed, even Perez’s average on the softs came in at 0.471s slower each time by compared to his team-mate. [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/lewis-hamilton/1278/) and [George Russell](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/george-russell/21167/) were regularly snapping left as they fought to avoid going beyond track limits on the exit. In it, the Dutchman produced a consistent run and ended up lapping quicker than he started That close spread has raised expectations a big driver or indeed a whole team could have a shock qualifying exit in the opening elimination segments on Saturday. He used that palm to help rotate the wheel sufficiently, while helping support the right hand he injured in a mountain bike accident 13 days ago and revealed on testing’s eve. That resulted in a gap of 0.169s to Verstappen in second. Alonso was second behind Perez, his best effort late on the softs coming in 0.438s adrift. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are in a threatening position going into the Bahrain Grand Prix, but can Aston Martin led by Alonso take on the charging Red Bulls?

Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display in the pitlane as teams prepare for the Bahrain Grand Prix, courtesy of Giorgio Piola ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10437958/) Notably there are two louvres within the gulley, which are used to reject some heat from around the power unit. Both options that have been employed feature a spoon-shaped mainplane, but this variant has a narrower central section and steeper transition to a much shallower outboard section. While not as potent a solution as the upwash strakes that teams used to place here, the swage line that Alpine has incorporated into the endplate is a nice feature that will surely provide an uptick in performance compared with a regularly contoured alternative. While Alfa completed its pre-season test without such an arrangement, it has been added for the race weekend. Mercedes introduced its widebody chassis blister solution as part of a larger package of updates at the British Grand Prix last year.

Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Charles LeClerc, Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez will hope to challenge the Red Bull driver · F1 is back with Bahrain hosting the ...

Depending on Perez’s performance at Red Bull, they could be an option for the rapid Brit come 2024. [Lewis Hamilton](/topic/lewis-hamilton), amid [uncertainty over his future with an expiring contract](https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-mercedes-lewis-hamilton-retired-b2292604.html), will look to rally from a down year alongside [George Russell](/topic/george-russell) and guide [Mercedes ](/topic/mercedes-f1)back into the title picture. Vegas will be a bigger spectacle but will do well to be a better race. For overall weekend and the most popular meet of the season, Austin takes the biscuit. [Charles Leclerc](/topic/charles-leclerc) will want to convert more of Ferrari’s potential into wins this season and will be Verstappen’s closest challenger outside of the Red Bull garage. – and Spa ran it close, but the Circuit of the Americas has produced intriguing racing for years now. Yet the gulf in quality between the Spaniard and I expect him to beat teammate Ocon, finish in the top eight of the drivers’ standings – and he could even claim a shock podium. Maybe, but it is hardly ideal preparation for Stroll armed with a car capable of producing perhaps his best season in Formula 1. Canada (where he qualified second last year), Japan, Silverstone and Spa are usually unpredictable. Where could he win? Certainly compared to the other American races – with both Miami and the new Las Vegas event unknown quantities – Austin is a standout No 1.

A great F1 Fantasy team name typically requires a strong F1 reference and a clever pun. With that in mind we have compiled a list of some of the best team names ...

- Zhou Zhou Train - Fernando’s Piri Piri With that in mind we have compiled a list of some of the best team names for this year’s F1 Fantasy League.

Express Sport will keep you across all the latest as we get ready for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

It left Hamilton and George Russell having to dial down expectations ahead of the opening race on Sunday. [Lewis Hamilton](/latest/lewis-hamilton) at Mercedes, with the Brit still yet to sign a new contract. "It depends to an extent on how you live your life, and perhaps we are not similar in that regard. All eyes will turn to Bahrain today with qualifying for the first Grand Prix of the season set to start at 3pm. And it will be the Dutchman Verstappen who starts the year as the hot favourite to win his third world title in a row, with the 25-year-old appearing to be quietly confident ahead of the new campaign. The excitement and tension is ramping up a gear as we get ready for qualifying ahead of the first Grand Prix of the new season in Bahrain.

The FIA has moved to clear up the rules regarding Formula 1 drivers crossing pitlane exit lines, in response to the controversy that surrounded Max ...

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The Bahrain International Circuit plays hosts the opening round of the 2023 Formula 1 season on March 3-5. Here's how and when you can watch qualifying for ...

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10437782/) Viewers from selected countries can subscribe to F1 TV to stream qualifying on a device of their choice. Here's how and when you can watch qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday.

The FIA has moved to clear up the rules regarding Formula 1 drivers crossing pitlane exit lines, in response to the controversy that surrounded Max ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-tangible-steps-alpine-has-taken-to-meeting-its-humble-f1-2023-targets/10436929/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-key-factors-behind-f1s-premier-league-style-managerial-revolving-door/10436947/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10437958/)

If you've tuned into the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend and are new to F1, we've got you covered with a handy video explainer that runs through everything you ...

[NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.need-to-know-the-most-important-facts-stats-and-trivia-ahead-of-the-2023.2AItbVHIhSpEvmmbV7nlBB.html) WATCH: F1 for beginners – Everything you need to know about F1 ahead of the new season If you’ve tuned into the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend and are new to F1, we’ve got you covered with a handy video explainer that runs through everything you need to know about the sport...

The new F1 season gets underway in Bahrain this weekend and Red Bull star Sergio Perez's Performance Coach has explained the training drivers go through at ...

One or two years ago we were competing around that and trying to get the four minute per kilometre for 5k, so 20 minutes, and Checo was really close. We’re running 5.9km, a whole lap around Silverstone, encouraging people to run that distance each week over four weeks for the chance to be able to run here themselves as well. From Friday to Sunday, it’s challenging but at the same time exciting to get through that time.” In reality, most come in around the 5km mark, with Silverstone 5.9km long. During the season, it becomes far harder for drivers to push themselves to get stronger or fitter. “Just to get out the door, I think that’s the hardest thing, even for me as an elite athlete. There are clearly a variety of exercises that drivers can perform in order to help get in the best shape possible. We have a machine like any other gym machine but adapted for the neck to push or move the weight. That’s the most unique part of driving a racing car.” You can do some planks where you are holding the weight with your head instead of your arms. Likewise, there are plenty of standard weightlifting exercises such as deadlifts, squats and bench press and many more which they might use to build general strength. Amongst those hoping to have gained an edge is Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez, who has been working hard under the watchful eye of his Performance Coach, Jose Canales.

Hurtling spin-outs, the thrill of overtaking, and a frustrating spell in the pits... discover the gaming experience that aims to make you feel like an F1 driver.

the gaming experience that aims to make you feel like an F1 driver Visitors to F1 Arcade and users of the sims may not have the roar of the crowds or the jeopardy of career-making points to be won, but the experience is engaging. The space itself keeps visitors immersed in the world of F1 with vast screens dedicated to it The arcade's series of reaction games is designed to test the speed of a player's reflexes For those who aren't expecting to ascend to the heady heights of Formula One, F1 Arcade is a good place to start The arcade also provides a series of reaction games designed to test the speed of your reflexes, which are

Everything you need to know as F1 returns and the 2023 season begins at the Bahrain International Circuit · What is the race schedule? · How can I watch it online ...

ROUND 7 - MONACO This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. [Sergio Perez](/topic/sergio-perez) was [quickest in first practice on Friday](/f1/f1-free-practice-times-results-perez-alonso-b2293593.html), while Fernando Alonso [stormed to a mighty P1 in his rapid Aston Martin](https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-practice-results-fernando-alonso-bahrain-b2293773.html) in FP2, beating both Red Bulls.

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix that takes place in May has been chosen as the first venue to feature the trial of a new Formula 1 qualifying format, ...

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-grounded-hamilton-remains-confident-in-mercedes-f1-recovery/10437037/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-f1s-comeback-merchant-can-make-a-lasting-impression-at-haas/10439418/) If any of the sessions are declared wet, then tyre choice will become free.

Fernando Alonso topped the times on Friday for Aston Martin ahead of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix. Here's how and when to watch qualifying.

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10437958/) For the entire 2023 F1 season, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of every qualifying and race of each event. The temperature is set to be 23 degrees Celsius at the start of qualifying. In the United Kingdom Channel 4 is broadcasting highlights of qualifying for the Bahrain GP at 7:30pm GMT on Saturday evening. Sky Sports can also be accessed through NOW with a one-off day payment of £11.98p or a month membership of £34.99p per month. Live streaming through NOW is also available in the UK.

Sky Sports reporter Ted Kravitz has responded to George Russell's assertion that F1 should make a testing change and believes the current schedule is ...

"The engineers want more so they can do their engineering things, which is not valid. So, it is fine." "We were fortunate to do the [filming days] last week, but had we not, that would have been getting on for 12 weeks out of the car from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain. It's interesting because they will all get to the first race slightly undercooked, apart from Red Bull. Kravitz, however, believes such uncertainty with team performance makes for a more exciting product come the start of the season. F1 teams were permitted just three days to test their new vehicles in Bahrain before lights out on the new season this weekend.

Follow the third and final free practice session for the Bahrain GP live. Keep up to date with everything that happens during FP3 at the Bahrain ...

In the blog, we will provide you with the latest developments during FP3 in Bahrain. You can easily switch between live timing and the live blog via the tabs. [ leave them arguably as Red Bull's closest challengers ](https://racingnews365.com/is-alonso-really-a-threat-to-verstappen-in-bahrain/)at the season-opener, with [Ferrari enduring a mixed day ](https://racingnews365.com/sainz-and-leclerc-explain-contrasting-friday-in-bahrain/)and [Mercedes well off the pace.](https://racingnews365.com/hamilton-pessimistic-after-fp2-were-one-second-behind-red-bull/)

Formula 1's television coverage has always been at the cutting edge of technology, with the series' bosses always striving to make it better.

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/why-grounded-hamilton-remains-confident-in-mercedes-f1-recovery/10436919/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-key-factors-behind-f1s-premier-league-style-managerial-revolving-door/10436947/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/what-controls-the-frontline-in-the-latest-tech-battles-in-f1-design/10437528/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10436950/) However, F1 feels that drone technology is still not a good fit for the demands of covering a high-speed series like F1. [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10437958/) We don't want to do anything that's rubbish. “Drones aren't quick enough,” explained Locke. Now, graphics will be much simpler to comprehend – whether it involves track alerts for incidents, new top speeds, and whether DRS is enabled or not. “It can feature the time ticking down between the two.” We’re looking at how we can do that.” “It’s a very smart system,” he said.

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola in May has been chosen as the first venue to feature the trial of a new Formula 1 qualifying format, Autosport can ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10436950/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10437958/) If any of the sessions are declared wet, then tyre choice will become free.