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“We realise we have a mountain to climb” - Lewis Hamilton downbeat after F1 2023 pre-season testing
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that Mercedes have “a mountain to climb” after a tricky three days of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

F1 2023 testing: Sergio Perez fastest from Lewis Hamilton on final day
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez outpaced Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes as F1 pre-season testing came to a close in Bahrain.

Lance Stroll ‘visits top arm specialist’ as doubts grow for F1 opener
Lance Stroll has reportedly visited a top surgeon in Spain as doubts over his participation in next weekend’s F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix continue to grow.

Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes' 2023 F1 car still has "balance limitations"
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes’ 2023 F1 car still has some of the “balance limitations” of its troubled predecessor.

F1 2023 testing: Charles Leclerc sets new benchmark on final morning as Ferrari, Mercedes unleash pace
Charles Leclerc set a new benchmark pace as Ferrari and Mercedes started to flex their muscles on the final morning of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

F1 2023 Bahrain pre-season testing - Who will be driving when?
Each team's driver line-up schedule for the three days of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit as preparations for F1 2023 get underway…

How to watch F1 Bahrain testing 2023 today: Live stream for free from anywhere
F1 Bahrain testing is February 23-25 and is the first time we'll see every 2023 car on track. This is how to watch the Bahrain testing from anywhere - including ways to get a free Bahrain testing live stream. We’ve also listed the Bahrain testing start times below.

A second issue for Mercedes? “We’re a bit lost” after 'strange' loss of downforce
After George Russell’s running in Bahrain was cut short by a hydraulic failure, a second issue occurred on day two of F1 testing.

Will Lando Norris stick around after McLaren fail to hit ‘development goals’ for F1 2023?
McLaren could be set for a disappointing start to the 2023 F1 season after the team failed to hit the development goals with their car, according to CEO Zak Brown.

F1 2023 testing: George Russell's Mercedes breaks down | Zhou Guanyu fastest on day two
Mercedes suffered a setback as George Russell’s car broke down on the second day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Is ex-F1 driver Jerome D'Ambrosio being lined up for a Mercedes role?
Ex-F1 and Formula E driver Jerome D’Ambrosio could be in the frame for a management role with Mercedes in the near future.

Guenther Steiner and Gene Haas phone calls criticising Mick Schumacher’s crashes revealed on Netflix’s Drive To Survive
Phone calls revealed by Netflix have shown the extent of the criticism aimed at Mick Schumacher last season by the Haas bosses.

Mercedes winning Bahrain F1 season opener 'a stretch', admits George Russell
George Russell says Mercedes are unlikely to be fighting for the win at next weekend’s F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

“We are still hiding a little bit” - Toto Wolff talks up Mercedes' "excitement" in F1 testing
Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes “are still hiding a little bit” when it comes to outright performance during F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

F1 2023 testing: Carlos Sainz lowers pace on second morning as Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes loses bodywork
Carlos Sainz set the fastest time of F1 pre-season testing so far in Bahrain, while Lewis Hamilton suffered damage to his Mercedes.

The decision Frederic Vasseur made to avoid ‘alienating’ Ferrari F1 staff
New Ferrari F1 boss Frederic Vasseur opted against a complete overhaul of his strategy department to avoid “alienating” the team, it has been suggested.

Toto Wolff and Christian Horner’s explosive row revealed by Netflix’s Drive To Survive: “Change your f****** car!”
The full volatility of the bust-up between Toto Wolff and Christian Horner last year has been shown on Netflix’s Drive To Survive.

What is 'flo-vis paint' - the fluorescent paint on F1 cars at Bahrain testing?
Red Bull’s RB19 was notably painted with fluorescent paint at F1 Bahrain preseason testing.

Drive to Survive season 5 release date today: Netflix F1 series is back
Formula 1: Drive To Survive season 5 will be released on February 24, on Netflix.

Mercedes take encouragement from “much calmer” W14 F1 car but too early to know competitiveness
Mercedes have taken encouragement from their 2023 F1 car and believe the W14 is a “much calmer” and “more stable” than its predecessor.

Christian Horner issues Max Verstappen warning to F1 rivals: “You could see today where his motivation is…”
Christian Horner has issued a warning to Red Bull’s F1 rivals about how “relaxed” and “motivated” reigning champion Max Verstappen is ahead of the new season.

F1 2023 testing: Max Verstappen heads Fernando Alonso on opening day
Max Verstappen ended the opening day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain fastest as Fernando Alonso caught the eye.

The six-figure sum Haas will save in shipping costs to fight F1 cost cap
Haas have come up with a clever move which will save them money in the constant battle against the F1 cost cap.

Fred Vasseur has dismissed rivals’ worries over Ferrari’s innovation in his first big-time battle as team boss
Fred Vasseur has batted away concerns from rival teams about whether Ferrari’s latest innovation is legal.