On the programme side it was a smooth day. Neither C34 had major issues. read more »
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Fernando Alonso thinks McLaren can be "very optimistic" after an encouraging Friday practice in Bahrain. Alonso finished the FP2 qualifying simulations in 12th, which... read more »
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It is very encouraging to have the benefit of another smooth and consistent day of running. read more »
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Nico Rosberg ended the day with the quickest time in FP2 after both he and Lewis Hamilton did not trouble the top of the timing screens in FP1. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel says a problem with the Ferrari was behind his clash with Sergio Perez during second free practice in Bahrain. read more »
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Reaction from the paddock after the opening day of action for the 2015 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix read more »
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We had some brake problems which have definitely made things a little bit trickier. We know we've got a little bit of work to do. read more »
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Ferrari Formula 1 driver Kimi Raikkonen has been given an official reprimand for an infringement when leaving the pitlane during the second Friday practice session ahead of the... read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen said his Ferrari was not as good as he had hoped during Friday practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix, despite Mercedes showing genuine concern about his pace.... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen reflect on today's opening sessions in Bahrain. read more »
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Renault admit both Red Bulls and both Toro Rossos are at risk of suffering the same failure that ended Max Verstappen’s Chinese GP this weekend in Bahrain. read more »
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Felipe Nasr is confident his and Sauber's performance in FP1 and FP2 bodes well for the remainder of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. read more »
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We split an extensive aero test programme between both cars in FP1, gathering lots of data to help us with the correlation of the car. read more »
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Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg say they face a serious threat from Ferrari at the Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »
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Mercedes returned to the top of the timing screens in the second free practice session in Bahrain, with Nico Rosberg ahead of Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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We still have some work to get Romain's car where we want it, but we have a clear direction of what to do. read more »
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It has been a really good day for the team. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he expects Williams to be strong in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix and is hopeful they can challenge Ferrari, although the race could be another matter read more »
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McLaren-Honda's Jenson Button manages just 15 laps on the first day of running for the Bahrain Grand Prix after hitting technical issues. read more »
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Ferrari looked the quickest car during the session, with some very stable and quick lap times. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes' clear advantage over one lap means it has been focusing mainly on perfecting race pace in Bahrain, with Ferrari looking strong on longer... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel says victory is possible in the Bahrain GP, even though Mercedes set the pace as expected in Friday evening’s practice session. read more »
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The pattern of wear and degradation today was exactly as we expected, especially in FP2, which was the only really relevant session. read more »
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Practice pacesetter Nico Rosberg has described Ferrari’s long-run pace as “very worrying” ahead of a Bahrain GP which appears set to pitch Mercedes into another duel with their... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat reflect on today's opening sessions. read more »