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Charles 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.

“I see why Lewis Hamilton is asking questions”, says Ted Kravitz after Mercedes outpaced by Aston Martin at F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
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’ Toto Wolff and Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur spotted in a meeting after F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 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.

Fernando Alonso ‘more of a dark horse than Ferrari’ in F1 Bahrain GP, says George 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 as Toto Wolff admits they got it wrong
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” - Lance 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 F1 podium in Bahrain GP "sounds unreal" - Fernando 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”.

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes “can definitely close the gap" to Red Bull in F1 2023
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” - Toto Wolff’s promise to Lewis 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.

F1 Bahrain GP: Why Charles Leclerc abandoned his final run of 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.

F1 Bahrain Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats Sergio Perez to pole position
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.

F1 Bahrain Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso pips Max 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.

Lewis Hamilton gets unexpected ally in Nico Rosberg 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.

Max Verstappen on Lewis Hamilton: Our 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”.

Max Verstappen acknowledges “quick” Fernando Alonso to tee up qualifying battle at F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
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”.

Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes are “further behind” than in F1 2022 | "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.

Fernando Alonso throws down gauntlet to Red Bull: “Matter of time until Aston Martin 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.

F1 Bahrain GP: Lance 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.

F1 Bahrain GP: Fernando Alonso quickest from Max Verstappen as Aston Martin hype builds in second practice
Fernando Alonso outpaced F1 world champion Max Verstappen in second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as the hype surrounding Aston Martin continues to build.

Mercedes provide update on 'different' sidepod and explain F1 2023 tech decisions
Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott has explained the team’s thinking behind their key development for the 2023 F1 season.

Bernie Ecclestone blasts Lewis Hamilton ahead of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix: “Older generation not interested what he has to say”
Bernie Ecclestone has criticised Lewis Hamilton for his vocal support of social causes during F1 weekends, claiming fans don’t want “a lecture”.

Red Bull’s Christian Horner confirms meeting about engine with McLaren’s Zak Brown: “A potential customer”
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has confirmed that McLaren CEO Zak Brown visited him to discuss a potential engine partnership.