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Perez leads Hamilton as F1 testing comes to a close
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez outpaced Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes as F1 pre-season testing came to a close in Bahrain.

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.

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

Leclerc tops 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.

Another 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 Norris stick around after McLaren fail to hit ‘development goals’?
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.

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

Is an ex-F1 driver 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.

“He f****** destroys the car!” Revealing phone call that sealed Schumacher fate
Phone calls revealed by Netflix have shown the extent of the criticism aimed at Mick Schumacher last season by the Haas bosses.

Mercedes winning in Bahrain ‘a stretch’, admits 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” - Wolff talks up Mercedes' "excitement"
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.

Sainz lowers F1 testing pace as Hamilton 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 Vasseur made to avoid ‘alienating’ Ferrari 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.

Explosive Wolff vs Horner bust-up revealed: “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 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
Mercedes have taken encouragement from their 2023 F1 car and believe the W14 is a “much calmer” and “more stable” than its predecessor.

Horner issues Verstappen warning: “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.

Verstappen tops opening day of F1 testing as Alonso closes in
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.

Ferrari dismiss rivals’ worries in Vasseur’s first big-time battle
Fred Vasseur has batted away concerns from rival teams about whether Ferrari’s latest innovation is legal.

Intrigue over mysterious Mercedes blue wires and Ferrari nose ‘dimple’
Exposed wires on Mercedes’ car and a bizarre bending on the nose of the Ferrari have created intrigue on the opening day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.