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Esteban Ocon equals all-time F1 record - but it’s not good news…
Esteban Ocon has equalled an unwanted F1 record.

Wolff asked about possible Hamilton exit: “No point talking about it”
Toto Wolff insisted Lewis Hamilton and the wider Mercedes team are “sticking together” and “I don’t think that’s going to change”.

Norris on McLaren’s nightmare: “Mechanics had a lot of pit stop practice”
Lando Norris’ only positive from a nightmare F1 Bahrain Grand Prix was that his “mechanics had a lot of pit stop practice”.

Stroll on colliding with Alonso: “Wrists on fire - I was shedding tears”
Lance Stroll has described the agony of his clash with teammate Fernando Alonso at the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix while he was nursing wrist injuries.

Revealed: The cause of Leclerc’s Bahrain failure | No link to 2022 issues
It was a bad start to the F1 2023 season for Charles Leclerc after an engine failure forced him out of the Bahrain Grand Prix - but what caused it?

Red Bull aim digs at Aston Martin: “Good to see the old car doing so well..."
Could Red Bull vs Aston Martin emerge as the big rivalry of F1 2023?

F1 to trial a new qualifying format - but the drivers aren’t happy about it
F1 will trial a new qualifying format at two grands prix in 2023 - but it has been met by disapproval from Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.

Wolff urged to “copy” Red Bull concept: “Build a Plan B for what? Silverstone?”
Ted Kravitz believes “reality has struck” Toto Wolff - and has questioned Mercedes' upcoming upgrade, and noted their new concept will be their third in less than three seasons.

Hamilton's stark team radio message underlines scale of Mercedes task
Lewis Hamilton’s radio message at the end of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix has underlined the challenge Mercedes faces in F1 2023.

‘I played a surprise move’ - Alonso on epic duel with Hamilton
Fernando Alonso was delighted to pull off a ‘surprise’ move on Lewis Hamilton en route to the F1 podium on his debut with Aston Martin.

Hamilton wants Merc gains: 'Anything from the wind tunnel, we need it!'
Lewis Hamilton has urged Mercedes to bring developments to their 2023 F1 car as soon as possible to close the “huge” gap to Red Bull.

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”.