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Max Verstappen’s anger at Sergio Perez crash revealed by Netflix, but a key talking point was ignored
Netflix showed fascinating footage of Max Verstappen’s fury at his teammate Sergio Perez in Monaco, but did not film anything about their explosive row at the end of 2022.

Mercedes' George Russell to have a new race engineer for F1 2023 season
Mercedes driver George Russell will hear from Marcus Dudley as his new race engineer for the F1 2023 season.

Mercedes say 2023 F1 car bodywork upgrade ‘won’t look like Red Bull’ and put 'Plan B' rumours to bed
Mercedes have set the record straight over rumours of a ‘Plan B’ 2023 F1 car and insist their upgrades will not replicate rival designs.

10 F1 teams ranked after testing - it's a horrific review for McLaren
Sky's Ted Kravitz has ranked all 10 F1 teams based on preseason testing in Bahrain, ahead of the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, and it's a bleak read for McLaren and Mercedes fans...

Max Verstappen lost 10 kilos in six weeks before F1 2023 season after “a month to eat and drink what I want”
Max Verstappen enjoyed his F1 2022 championship win by indulging over the winter but has explained how he returned on-weight for the new season.

Forgotten Michael Schumacher and Jos Verstappen chat, discussing sons, emerges
Old footage of Michael Schumacher and Jos Verstappen joking about their sons competing against each other in F1 has emerged on Netflix.

Lewis Hamilton warns F1 against "dangerous" plan to outlaw tyre blankets
Lewis Hamilton believes F1’s proposal to ban tyre blankets is a “dangerous” and “pointless exercise”.

Hope of Sebastian Vettel comeback ended as Aston Martin confirm Felipe Drugovich as Lance Stroll’s back-up
Sebastian Vettel will not make a shock return to F1 at next week’s season-opening race, Aston Martin have now confirmed.

Christian Horner riled Toto Wolff’s “self-doubt” in Netflix’s Drive To Survive: “Really in the s*** if Lewis Hamilton retires”
Christian Horner claimed Mercedes would be “exposed” if Lewis Hamilton retired, and said he saw “cracks” in Toto Wolff last season.

Daniel Ricciardo warned “I told you not to trust Zak Brown” in Netflix’s Drive To Survive
A fascinating whisper in the F1 paddock last season to Daniel Ricciardo has added further drama to his McLaren exit.

Lando Norris ‘punches wall in frustration’ after McLaren’s torrid F1 pre-season test
Lando Norris “punched” a wall in frustration at the end of a miserable F1 pre-season test for McLaren, it has been claimed.

Explained: Why Sebastian Vettel could return from retirement at next week’s F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel could stunningly return out of retirement to drive for Aston Martin at next week’s season-opening F1 Bahrain Grand Prix.

“They’ve made a big step” - Christian Horner keeping an eye on Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been impressed by the pace Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin have shown during F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Lewis Hamilton “will be asking questions” about Mercedes’ F1 2023 form - Sky's David Croft
Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft thinks Lewis Hamilton "will be asking questions" and seeking "reassurances" after Mercedes' lacklustre start to 2023.

Red Bull deny reports that they will sell AlphaTauri team
Red Bull have “no plans” to sell their sister team, AlphaTauri, they have confirmed.

“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.