14:29
Norris back out
After an earlier issue, Norris is out on track with just over two hours on the clock.
What happened on the opening day of F1 2023 pre-season testing
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23 Feb 2023
14:26
Max Verstappen sets the fastest time of Day 1!
— Formula 1 (@F1) February 23, 2023
It's a lap time of 1:32.839 for the reigning champion #F1#F1Testing@redbullracingpic.twitter.com/wD9bZSd4i0
14:18
Update on McLaren
"McLaren are conducting precautionary repairs with the aim of continuing their run plan shortly."
14:17
Eyes on Verstappen
He's flying out there...
Verstappen improves by 0.122s to extend his advantage over Sainz.
14:16
The lightning rn: pic.twitter.com/KwPDSXARTd
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) February 23, 2023
14:10
Good news LH fans
Hamilton is up to third...
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
14:05
Latest lap times
The latest lap times as the daylight starts to fade in Bahrain...
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45 with flow-vis paint. Formula 1…
13:56
Afternoon shots
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain,…
13:48
Hamilton on the move
The seven-time world champion is up to fifth, 0.9s off.
13:43
Alonso's first timed lap of the afternoon puts him up to 14th.
13:42
Alonso is back out on track
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23. Formula 1 Testing,…
13:38
Appreciation post for Bottas' testing helmet
Let’s go #VB77#F1Testing@alfaromeof1pic.twitter.com/43tTxyRkzL
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) February 23, 2023
13:36
LH in the car
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
13:34
Alonso watches on
Fernando Alonso has completed just two laps so far this afternoon in his AMR23. Here he is keeping an eye on things from the pit wall.
(L to R): Mike Krack (LUX) Aston Martin F1 Team, Team Principal with Eric…
13:31
Three hours on the clock
Verstappen, Sainz, Albon, Zhou, Russell, Hulkenberg, Drugovich, Tsunoda, Gasly and Piastri.
13:28
Bottas on the move
Bottas moves up to 12th in the Alfa Romeo, 2.2s off Verstappen.
13:21
Erm, pardon?
“For once, I agree with Toto!” Horner and Wolff’s common ground on the FIA
(L to R): Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive…
13:19
No sign of Alonso
Some reports that Aston Martin broke his floor during pit stop practice.
13:17
Hamilton improves to 12th overall, 2.999s off Verstappen's top time.
13:11
Hamilton on track
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is getting his first proper taste of the Mercedes W14 this afternoon.
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
13:04
Lewis and the W14 on track. pic.twitter.com/AIsjaqfB8a
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) February 23, 2023
13:04
Leclerc moves up to 11th in the Ferrari as he gets to work this afternoon.
Bottas up to 14th ahead of de Vries.
12:54
Overhead comparison of the Mercedes W13 & W14 #F1Testing pic.twitter.com/Bvtweuv1K3
— Crash F1 (@CRASH_NET_F1) February 23, 2023
12:53
Bottas!
Bottas takes to the track for the first time this afternoon.
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
12:51
Hamilton continues to circulate, probably on high fuel. He's now 5.1s off the pace.