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Wolff demands “radical” change: “That is what hurts - worst day in racing”
A downbeat Toto Wolff labelled the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix his “worst day in racing” and insisted a “radical” Mercedes upgrade must arrive with urgency.
'No power, no power!' Leclerc explains Bahrain GP retirement
Charles Leclerc was forced to retire from the F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix with a suspected power unit issue and has called for Ferrari to find a quick fix.
Hamilton won’t retire from F1 until he wins eighth title
Lewis Hamilton has ruled out retiring from F1 until he has won a record-breaking eighth world title.
FIA's anti-abuse white paper "commendable", says author
A top Northern Ireland academic has penned a white paper it is hoped can eradicate the “scourge” of online abuse and hate that currently exists across all forms of world motorsport.
Leclerc takes new energy store for Bahrain GP, that's 50% of his 2023 allocation
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc used a new energy store in his power unit for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
“Merc’s power unit is faster at Aston! I see why Hamilton is asking questions”
Mercedes lagging behind Aston Martin, who use the same power unit, is why Lewis Hamilton was critical of his team’s concept, says Sky’s Ted Kravitz.
Mercedes and Ferrari bosses spotted in meeting after qualifying
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur was spied leaving the Mercedes’ motorhome after qualifying for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix starting grid: How today's race will begin
This is the starting grid for today's F1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
How to watch Bahrain Grand Prix 2023: Live stream for free from anywhere
The F1 2023 season finally begins as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton lock horns again at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 3-5 - this is how to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix from anywhere - including ways to get a free 2023 Bahrain GP live stream. We’ve also listed the Bahrain Grand Prix start times below.
Alonso ‘more of a dark horse than Ferrari’ - Russell
George Russell believes Fernando Alonso will be “more of a dark horse than Ferrari” in the F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Mercedes to change F1 car concept after Hamilton criticism
Toto Wolff has conceded Mercedes will have to change their car concept in order to return to the top in F1.
“I couldn’t walk” - Stroll reveals more injuries from bike accident
Lance Stroll has revealed he suffered further injuries from his cycling accident which put his participation in this weekend’s F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in doubt.
Fighting Ferrari, Mercedes for podium in Bahrain GP "sounds unreal" - Alonso
Fernando Alonso has described the prospect of fighting Ferrari and Mercedes for the podium at the season-opening F1 Bahrain Grand Prix as “unreal”.
Hamilton: Mercedes “can definitely close the gap" to Red Bull
Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes “can definitely close the gap” to Red Bull after qualifying for the F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
“We’ll get his eighth” - Wolff’s promise to Hamilton after 0.6s gap to Red Bull
Toto Wolff remains confident Mercedes are still capable of providing Lewis Hamilton with a title-winning car after a disappointing F1 qualifying performance in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Why Leclerc abandoned his final run of F1 qualifying
Charles Leclerc opted against completing his final run of qualifying at the F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix in order to save a set of tyres.
Verstappen beats Perez to Bahrain pole for F1 opener
Defending F1 world champion Max Verstappen led teammate Sergio Perez to a Red Bull one-two in qualifying at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Alonso pips Verstappen to keep Aston Martin on top in final practice
Fernando Alonso pipped Max Verstappen to keep Aston Martin at the top of the timesheets in final practice at the F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Hamilton gets unexpected ally amid F1 retirement suggestions
Lewis Hamilton is “relishing the challenge to bring Mercedes back to the front” and has no plans to retire from F1, according to Nico Rosberg.
Verstappen on Hamilton: Relationship isn’t “difficult”, “quite straightforward"
Max Verstappen has downplayed suggestions that his relationship with F1 rival Lewis Hamilton is “difficult”, claiming “it is quite straightforward”.
Verstappen acknowledges “quick” Alonso to tee up battle for pole position
Max Verstappen has set up his expected fight with Fernando Alonso in qualifying for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix by accepting his rival is “competitive”.
Hamilton: 'Further behind than last year - hard to close gap with our concept'
Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes are starting the new F1 season “further behind” than they did in 2022 and has expressed doubts over the team’s concept.
Alonso throws down gauntlet to Red Bull: "Matter of time until Aston challenge"
Fernando Alonso believes it’s a “matter of time” until Aston Martin challenge Red Bull but he’s refusing to get carried away by their impressive pace in Friday's F1 practice in Bahrain.
Stroll reveals agony in desperate team radio message
Lance Stroll’s wrist injuries appeared to impact how he was driving after returning to action in Friday F1 practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.