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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.

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 Free Practice Session of the 2023 F1 Season has ended. Fans have been eager to see how the pre-season testing performance stacked up under ...

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.

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?

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.

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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-2023/10437782/) But you need to almost reinvent yourself, whilst keeping what's good.” It's clear that you can't freeze a successful structure.

Preseason testing isn't a great indicator of a car's actual pace, but it appears Aston's speed in testing wasn't a fluke.

That might not sound impressive, but [Stroll missed the entirety of testing](https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a42994431/lance-stroll-will-miss-f1-testing-with-cycling-related-injury/) after being injured in a cycling accident, so this is [the first time he's driven the car](https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a43158822/lance-stroll-will-be-back-for-the-bahrain-grand-prix-despite-injury/). The Aston Martin was unimpressive, at best, in 2022, so this is a welcome change of fortune. [Rumors before the test](https://www.planetf1.com/news/christian-horner-big-numbers-aston-martin/) said Aston Martin was going to make a big leap this year, but those were just rumors.

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.

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.

Follow Free Practice 2 for the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live. Keep up to date with everything that happens during FP2 at the Bahrain International ...

In the blog, we will provide you with the latest developments during FP2 in Bahrain. [Download our F1 calendar](https://racingnews365.com/download-the-2023-f1-calendar-to-your-agenda) [Max Verstappen](/formula-1-drivers/max-verstappen) to second spot - [although the World Champion did have car problems.](https://racingnews365.com/red-bull-report-unexplained-problem-with-verstappens-car/)

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.

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.

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?

Aston Martin technical director Dan Fallows says two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has 'brought a huge amount of energy' to his new Formula 1 team.

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-grounded-hamilton-remains-confident-in-mercedes-f1-recovery/10437037/) [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/) So yeah, it’s been great having him onboard so far." "But I think you know Fernando's still got a huge amount of energy.

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With fans having a first glimpse into what the potential F1 qualifying order could look like, here are the full results from the second free practice ...

[Max Verstappen](/formula-1-drivers/max-verstappen) and Sergio Perez in conditions similar to what would be expected from the Bahrain GP qualifying. [Download our F1 calendar](https://racingnews365.com/download-the-2023-f1-calendar-to-your-agenda) [Charles Leclerc](/formula-1-drivers/charles-leclerc) took P3 for [Ferrari](/formula-1-teams/ferrari), ahead of Haas' Nico Hulkenberg and the second Aston Martin of Lance Stroll.

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.

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.

The free fantasy F1 game returns as a new season of racing gets under way at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

- Hulkenbergkamp [top prize](https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/prizes) is two F1 Experiences Champions Club passes for a grand prix in the 2024 season. There is more up for grabs than mere bragging rights, of course. Chips are basically special functions that players can use occasionally throughout the season. You get two free transfers ahead of every race for each team that you manage; after that, a transfer will cost four points. Points are awarded for doing well in qualifying, winning races, podium finishes and also things like overtaking, fastest lap and fast pit stops.

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso was fastest in Bahrain Grand Prix practice in Sakhir, ahead of the opening round of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship.

[PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-2023-competitive-order-is-shaping-up-after-bahrain-testing/10436755/) [Lando Norris](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/lando-norris/289316/) jumping up to fourth for [McLaren](https://www.motorsport.com/team/mclaren/10/). [Mercedes](https://www.motorsport.com/team/mercedes/5/) didn’t run the softs and placed 10th and 11th with [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/lewis-hamilton/1278/) and [George Russell](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/george-russell/21167/) respectively, both over 2s off the pace. [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/has-alonso-made-the-right-choice-gambling-on-aston-martin-f1/10436829/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-tangible-steps-alpine-has-taken-to-meeting-its-humble-f1-2023-targets/10437199/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10438284/) Perez slipped to third, ahead of Leclerc, Hulkenberg and Stroll. Verstappen could only manage 1m31.076s, 0.169s down on Alonso, to go P2. The fastest times then came thick and fast, with [Ferrari](https://www.motorsport.com/team/ferrari/3/)’s [Charles Leclerc](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/charles-leclerc/109611/) was an impressive fifth on mediums, 1.5s off the pace with 1m34.257s. Leclerc, despite complaining of a clutch issue, beat that by just over a tenth with 1m31.843s. Alonso also improved his time but was over half a second off that pace.

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 ...

[PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/has-alonso-made-the-right-choice-gambling-on-aston-martin-f1/10436827/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-tangible-steps-alpine-has-taken-to-meeting-its-humble-f1-2023-targets/10437197/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10438282/)

MANAMA: Fernando Alonso had his fans dreaming of future glory after the Spaniard beat favourites Red Bull and put Aston Martin top of the timesheets during ...

While most casual Formula One fans are familiar with the sight of the chequered flag, there are a range of others used during races to convey different ...

Qatar Grand Prix Las Vegas Grand Prix Singapore Grand Prix Mexico City Grand Prix Miami Grand Prix Azerbaijan Grand Prix Monaco Grand Prix Bahrain Grand Prix Saudi Arabian Grand Prix The 2023 campaign begins as it did in 2022, with the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sakhir International Circuit. Bahrain This was a reaction to the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix, where the race was canceled after two laps because of torrential rain and half-points were awarded.

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.

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.

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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

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 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.

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

[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/) We don't want to do anything that's rubbish. “It can feature the time ticking down between the two.” “Drones aren't quick enough,” explained Locke. We’re looking at how we can do that.” “It’s a very smart system,” he said.

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.

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/)

Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished the session just +0.005s off Alonso's fastest pace, Sergio Perez rounded off the top three fastest of the session. The ...

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Fernando Alonso edged out Max Verstappen by 0.005s in final practice for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix, setting up a mouth-watering qualifying battle.

[Lance Stroll](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/lance-stroll/20950/). [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-2023-competitive-order-is-shaping-up-after-bahrain-testing/10436753/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-grounded-hamilton-remains-confident-in-mercedes-f1-recovery/10437037/) AlphaTauri's [Yuki Tsunoda](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/yuki-tsunoda/828523/) was 16th, followed by Alfa Romeo's [Valtteri Bottas](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/valtteri-bottas/13082/), who didn't get a representative lap in. [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/has-alonso-made-the-right-choice-gambling-on-aston-martin-f1/10436827/) [McLaren](https://www.motorsport.com/team/mclaren/10/) rookie [Oscar Piastri](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/oscar-piastri/828689/), who showed early promise for the Woking team seven tenths behind Alonso. [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-key-factors-behind-f1s-premier-league-style-managerial-revolving-door/10437387/) [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-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10437782/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-f1s-comeback-merchant-can-make-a-lasting-impression-at-haas/10439418/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10438282/) [ Formula 1 ](/f1/news/live-f1-bahrain-gp-commentary-and-updates-fp3-qualifying/10439425/)