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Formula One champions Red Bull could be racing against themselves in Bahrain this weekend judging by preseason testing, according to Mercedes' George ...

"I'll be surprised if the gaps are that large at other circuits." "It's important to remember we all try and design a car that's fastest across the 23 race season and Bahrain is definitely a bit of an outlier," he added. "But I think it would probably be a nice fight for second place, probably between Ferrari and Aston Martin."

Compared to his successes in touring cars and sportscars, Eric van de Poele's Formula 1 career was thoroughly unfulfilling. But the five-time Spa 24 Hours ...

“And then one day with your old friend you go to Roma with a van and a trailer and you bring back your F1 car at home. Okay I knew the track, but it was not an advantage compared to the other ones" Eric van de Poele He didn’t know it at the time, but it would mark the end of his F1 career. “But the potential of that car was really incredible, it’s why I was competitive straight away in Spa. His race unfortunately didn’t last long, ending with a spin on lap three, but on home turf at Spa van de Poele was in confident mood. “It was incredible, in my warming lap I was qualified!” van de Poele remembers. For a comparison, as the slowest team of 2022 Williams was 2.516% off the pace. We knew the team was really down, but we had fantastic way to work together.” He’d stepped up to F1 in 1991 aboard the Modena Lamborghini and came within a whisker of a giantkilling fifth place in the San Marino Grand Prix, but never again managed to qualify it for a race. However van de Poele regards it not only as the best F1 car he drove in anger, but also “the best car I had on a track”. “I was just sad to have done only three races], I had not really a lot of time to be in the car. But BMW’s all-conquering M3 tin-top, with which van de Poele also won the DTM crown in 1987, and the Maserati MC12 GT1 he took to three wins between 2005 and 2008 are beaten to top spot by an unlikely candidate.

Ahead of this weekend's opening race at the Bahrain Grand Prix, F1 teams have the chance to put their new cars and drivers through their paces in free ...

Sunday's 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. For viewers planning to live stream F1 in 2023, you can watch via the Sky Go app if you're an existing subscriber or you can purchase For fans in Canada, TSN will carry the English-language telecast of races. Elsewhere, Sling TV will also show the action, as too will FuboTV in the US. For Spanish-language viewers, they can find live broadcasts on ESPN Deportes, though ESPNews and ESPNU will also show some practice and qualifying sessions live throughout the year. GMT / 10 a.m ET / 2 a.m AEST (Mar 6) / 6 p.m. Granted, we're not going to see teams go flat out at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday but free practice should highlight where teams are this season in terms of pace a little more. The sessions last for an hour and drivers mostly use this time to find their rhythm which is especially important before this weekend's opening race. START OF FP1: Here we go then F1 fans. 18 minutes left of FP1: Heart in mouth stuff for Ferrari's Carlos Sainz as he goes for a huge spin through the middle sector. Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso finishes in P2, half a second off the pace, whilst Perez's teammates Max Verstappen comes home in P3. Thankfully for the 2023 World Drivers’ Championship hopeful, he managed to catch his car just in time to avoid any potential damage.

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 ...

[Alfa Romeo](https://www.motorsport.com/team/alfa-romeo/17890/) squad-mate [Valtteri Bottas](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/valtteri-bottas/13082/). [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/what-we-learned-on-the-final-day-of-f1-testing-in-bahrain/10436598/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-2023-competitive-order-is-shaping-up-after-bahrain-testing/10436753/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/has-alonso-made-the-right-choice-gambling-on-aston-martin-f1/10436827/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-grounded-hamilton-remains-confident-in-mercedes-f1-recovery/10437037/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-tangible-steps-alpine-has-taken-to-meeting-its-humble-f1-2023-targets/10437197/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-key-factors-behind-f1s-premier-league-style-managerial-revolving-door/10437387/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10437782/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10438282/) The Chinese driver was eighth quickest, ahead of He later attributed this over the radio to cold tyres on the right-hand side. After a quiet opening half-hour, Perez was 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.

Red Bull and Sergio Perez have started started the Formula 1 2023 on the front foot by beating Fernando Alonso in first practice at Bahrain.

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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

The first Grand Prix weekend of 2023 is here. First of all, it is time for the first free practice session at the Bahrain International Circuit.

[Ferrari](/en/f1-teams/ferrari), the test also went smoothly, but the team is keeping in mind that Red Bull's pace may not be up to scratch at the moment. [Sebastian Vettel](/en/f1-drivers/sebastian-vettel) with four and Fernando Alonso with three wins. The first Grand Prix weekend of 2023 is here.

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?

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

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10437784/) But you need to almost reinvent yourself, whilst keeping what's good.” It's clear that you can't freeze a successful structure.

Follow the first F1 free practice session for the Bahrain GP live. Keep up to date with everything that happens during FP1 at the Bahrain International ...

In the blog, we will provide you with the latest developments during FP1 in Bahrain. Will [Ferrari](/formula-1-teams/ferrari) or [Mercedes](/formula-1-teams/mercedes) pose a challenge? [Red Bull](/formula-1-teams/red-bull) build on the promise they displayed in pre-season testing?

Red Bull's Sergio Perez set the pace in the first practice session of the Formula One season in Bahrain on Friday with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story Red Bull are favourites for the weekend in Bahrain after setting the pace in testing. Stroll was kept waiting for the first 20 minutes due to an ignition problem.

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.

Fernando Alonso has ended the second practice session from the Bahrain International Circuit as the fastest driver. The Spaniard outpaced both Red Bull ...

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The first Formula 1 session of 2023 is already over. After the first free practice, it is time for FP2, the most representative practice of the weekend due ...

Lewis Hamilton still has the highest number of wins to his name in Bahrain. Verstappen may have 15 races to his name in 2022, but the Bahrain GP was not one of them. [F1](/en/race-classes/F1) teams a first impression of what they have to offer.

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 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 ...

“He only asks that he be given the opportunity to pursue his career ... His legal team said the order was a “rare” decision. Alonso clocked 1:30.907 in his Aston Martin, a lap quick enough to keep him 0.169 seconds clear of Verstappen when the champion moved up to second. Asked to compromise Turn One for a better line in Turn Two, he admitted: “I can’t. Mazepin endured a tough single season in Formula 1, ending the 2021 season in 21st place and without a single point to his name. The General Court ruled that Mazepin “is in no way involved in the aggression suffered by Ukraine and does not exercise any activity in economic sectors which provide a substantial source of income” to Russia. “In the event of recruitment” in F1 or in another motor sport taking place on European territory, Nikita Mazepin “must undertake to race under a neutral flag and to sign the commitment of the drivers required by the International Automobile Federation to this effect,” said the declaration. “Man, we cannot have this,” he said. The EU had sanctioned him as his father’s company had “activity in economic sectors which constitute a substantial source of income” for Russia. The European Union’s General Court on Thursday lifted some of the sanctions against Nikita Mazepin, a decision which allows him to travel and attempt to resurrect his career on the continent. Both his contract and the title sponsorship of the team were cancelled on the outbreak of the war. The 41-year-old Spaniard, driving with the enthusiasm of a man half his age, clocked a best lap in one minute and 30.907 seconds to outpace the Dutchman by 0.169 seconds.

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. Nevertheless, the Scuderia was striking a downbeat tone as the paddock action wound down on Friday night. [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. 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?

Ahead of this weekend's opening race at the Bahrain Grand Prix, F1 teams have the chance to put their new cars and drivers through their paces in free ...

Sunday's 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. For viewers planning to live stream F1 in 2023, you can watch via the Sky Go app if you're an existing subscriber or you can purchase For fans in Canada, TSN will carry the English-language telecast of races. Elsewhere, Sling TV will also show the action, as too will FuboTV in the US. For Spanish-language viewers, they can find live broadcasts on ESPN Deportes, though ESPNews and ESPNU will also show some practice and qualifying sessions live throughout the year. Granted, we're not going to see teams go flat out at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday but free practice should highlight where teams are this season in terms of pace a little more. The sessions last for an hour and drivers mostly use this time to find their rhythm which is especially important before this weekend's opening race. 40 minutes left of FP1: Red Bull's Sergio Perez goes fastest as Williams' rookie Logan Sargeant comes over his radio complaining of a burning smell in his car. 15 minutes left of FP1: Heart in mouth stuff for Ferrari's Carlos Sainz as he goes for a huge spin through the middle sector. 40 minutes left of FP2: Lewis Hamilton squeezes into P3 as it stands, though it must be noted that all the frontrunners are currently on softs tyres with one exception: Red Bull. Seems like the main cause is coming in the form of certain cars 'bottoming out'. 10 minutes left of FP2: Not long left for others to try and beat Alonso's quickest time so far.

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.

Aston Martin have been earmarked as a genuine threat by Red Bull and Ferrari during the build-up to the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix, given the team's ...

I’m encouraged by what I see in development, but ultimately, we need to capitalise and bring these developments to the track. [READ MORE: Perez leads Alonso in first practice session of the 2023 F1 season](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.fp1-perez-leads-alonso-in-first-practice-session-of-the-2023-f1-season.5NmIPQsiGamM1PEyzgmjKy.html) “This is what we are on as well at McLaren, in terms of objectives. “I think they could be a real surprise this year. If you have a look on Bahrain 2022. I don’t know what he’s taking, but he’s looking great on it – he looks on fire.

Aston Martin hype train builds speed; miserable Mercedes 'on the wrong track': Talking Pts.

That said, Esteban Ocon completed his long run on the medium tyre and was less than 0.2 seconds slower than Gasly on softs, suggesting there might be more pace to come. While Norris’s best race run was fully a second slower than the Alonso and Verstappen simulations, he was only fractionally behind Alpine’s Pierre Gasly’s Alpine and ahead of Russell. “We kind of knew that a little bit in the test, but it’s a big gap. “I think I got the car to the best place I can get it set-up wise,” he said. But right now we’re a long way off from the guys in front.” It was a commendable effort considering the days of track time lost last week. Last year’s C1 compound was panned by teams for being too slow to be usable at most tracks, including Bahrain, which is one of the most abrasive circuits on the calendar. But there were clearly signs of discomfort before the end of the second session. George Russell couldn’t even crack the top 10 and was left languishing down in 13th. But what would be heartening for the team — and what’s more difficult to ignore — is Alonso’s long-run pace. In fact he was on the only driver able to get close to a Red Bull Racing car. Verstappen in particular seemed uncomfortable in the car and complained about it “jumping around” compared to testing.

Fernando Alonso started his Formula One career 22 years ago and began this season with two strong practices on opening day of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

"We want to have a good baseline, a good platform to develop the car during 2023 and maybe fight for something bigger next year," he said. That's quite worrying for other drivers, considering he crushed the competition last year with a record 15 wins. His third place at the Qatar GP in late 2021 was his first podium since 2014. The Dutchman is only 25 years old but has 35 wins. He is teammates with Lance Stroll, the son of Aston's executive chairman. The two-time F1 champion has 32 career wins but none since a victory for Ferrari in 2013.

Australian Formula One rookie Oscar Piastri might be fighting against a tidal wave of headnoise and conjecture as we head into the first round of the 2023 ...

Meanwhile, former two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, who has been in Formula One longer than Piastri has been alive, has shown he still has what it takes to compete at the top level, dazzling under lights in FP2 to top the standings in the Aston Martin in a sparkling display of one-lap pace. Piastri has won every championship he has competed in since 2019, winning the Formula Renault Eurocup, then Formula 3 and Formula 2 ahead of signing with Alpine as a reserve driver for 2022, and joining McLaren this year. It may be a signal of more significant balance issues with the car given that Piastri also locked up multiple times into the turn one hairpin, but the Australian’s ability to remain composed under pressure is surely a good sign. The start of Bahrain’s second sector is a set of intricate left-right combinations that can throw you off with their high kerbs if the entry isn’t perfect, and Piastri caught his McLaren MCL60 in a moment of snap oversteer, impressing onlookers who expected the car to be shunted into the track wall. Australian Formula One rookie Oscar Piastri might be fighting against a tidal wave of headnoise and conjecture as we head into the first round of the 2023 Formula One World Championship, but he’s shown he’s got what it takes to stay calm under pressure after a hairy moment in Piastri not only avoided a huge rear-end collision into Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin after the Canadian appeared from the pit lane while Piastri was engaged in a bit of light jousting down the main straight with the Alpha Tauri of Yuki Tsunoda, but he also saved what would have been a session-ending prang coming out of turn seven.

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 ...

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'A long way off': Sad admission as 'big gap' already emerges between contenders: F1 Qualifying LIVE.

But we’ve got to try and find out if there is any way we can find performance overnight.” I think I got the car to the best place I can get. “For now, we need to focus on ourselves, try to gain a little bit of performance overnight and hopefully have a great qualifying tomorrow. “It’s not going to be the closing of the gap of a second [to Red Bull]. “On the other hand, it seems that – again what we thought was confirmed – Red Bull seemed quite a bit ahead compared to everyone. “So, we’ve got a lot to work on.

Oscar Piastri admits he has plenty of improvement in him following his first day as an official F1 driver a...

That's quite worrying for other drivers, considering he crushed the competition last year with a record 15 wins. His third place at the Qatar GP in late 2021 was his first podium since 2014. He is teammates with Stroll, the son of Aston's executive chairman. The two-time F1 champion has 32 career wins but none since a victory for Ferrari in 2013. The Dutchman is only 25 years old but has 35 wins. “I mean, we’re not robots, everyone makes mistakes, but you tried to minimise it.” “But step by step.” Alonso started his 20th season in Formula One with a strong opening practice. He beat Charles Leclerc of Ferrari for the title with four races remaining in the season. You dedicate your life to your passion, you know your body better as well, so you train better, you eat better. The second of his two titles was with Renault in 2006 — when Verstappen was a nine-year-old racing karts. At the end of the day, he joked he has another decade left of racing in him.