16:19
Now the red flag...
This should be followed by some start practice.
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14 stopped on the circuit. Formula…
What happened on the second day of F1 2023 pre-season testing
A recap of what happened on the second day of F1 winter testing in Bahrain.
- F1 2023 Bahrain pre-season testing - Day 2 Lap Times
- Setback for Mercedes as George Russell breaks down
- How to watch F1 Bahrain testing 2023: Live stream for free from anywhere
- F1 2023 Bahrain pre-season testing - Who will be driving when?
There is just one day of testing left ahead of the new season which kicks off next weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
24 Feb 2023
16:43
That concludes our live coverage of day two of the test.
We will be back bright and early for the final day in Bahrain at 6:45am (UK time) on Saturday.
See you then!
16:32
Day 2 is finished!
All of the lap times are here...
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain…
16:16
VSC deployed
System test time...
16:14
Full details of a bad moment for Merc
Setback for Mercedes as Russell’s Mercedes breaks down
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 stopped on the circuit. Formula 1…
16:11
20 minutes to go
Top 10: Zhou, Verstappen, Alonso, de Vries, Hulkenberg, Sainz, Sargeant, Leclerc, Piastri and Gasly.
16:02
Zhou takes to the top!
A glory run for Alfa Romeo? Zhou goes quickest.
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C39. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
15:56
A busy track
Verstappen, de Vries, Hulkenberg, Sargeant, Leclerc, Piastri and Gasly are all circulating.
15:54
Night shots
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C39. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
15:43
Alonso pips de Vries
Another strong showing from Alonso in the Aston Martin, moving up to second 0.555s off Verstappen.
Many in the paddock are tipping Aston to be the fourth-quickest team going into round one.
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23. Formula 1 Testing,…
15:36
De Vries improves again
He's now 0.5s off Verstappen on the C4s.
15:32
Update from Mercedes
"Confirmed hydraulic failure caused George’s stoppage. Highly unlikely the car will be back out today."
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14 stopped on the circuit. Formula 1…
15:30
Order with one hour to go
Top 10: Verstappen, de Vries, Alonso, Hulkenberg, Sainz, Sargeant, Leclerc, Zhou, Piastri and Gasly.
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C39. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
15:29
Penny for your thoughts, George?
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15:29
De Vries into P2
Making the most of the C4s, de Vries slots into second behind Verstappen - 0.7s between those two.
15:28
Faster times to come?
A lot of green sectors are now showing up - from de Vries and Zhou.
15:24
Alonso!
More changes to the timing screen as Alonso slots into second, 0.7s off Verstappen.
Both drivers set their best time on the C3 tyre.
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23. Formula 1 Testing,…
15:19
De Vries on the move
He moves up to seventh, 1.495s off his fellow countryman, Verstappen, who remains top of the pile.
Nyck de Vries (NLD) AlphaTauri AT04. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain,…
15:17
Verstappen back out
After an earlier oil leak, the reigning champ is back out there with 1 hour 13 minutes on the clock.
15:15
We're back underway
Piastri takes to the track for McLaren.
15:13
The session will resume in one minute.
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
15:07
A change to Merc's management?
15:05
Update on Verstappen
Red Bull have been dealing with an oil leak on the RB19.
15:04
Updated lap times
The lap times with just over 90 minutes to go...
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
14:57
RED FLAG
— Formula 1 (@F1) February 24, 2023
The Mercedes of George Russell has stopped out on track #F1#F1Testingpic.twitter.com/55CrOcGtm8