Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes are "on the wrong track" with their new Formula 1 car at the start of the 2023 season. read more »

In the later FP2 session, which best replicates qualifying conditions, Leclerc was fourth fastest as his Scuderia team-mate Carlos Sainz ran to 14th.Leclerc was 0.46s adrift of... read more »

Verstappen and team-mate Sergio Perez finished second and third respectively in FP2, narrowly behind Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso.But neither had a smooth day after Red... read more »

The cars ran without issue, and we worked through our planned programme, which today meant fine-tuning set-up and developing our understanding of the tyres. read more »

We're reasonably happy with our first Friday of the season. Our upgrades worked in line with our expectations. read more »

A despondent Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes are a "long way off" fighting at the front after a disappointing start to the season-opening Bahrain GP weekend, and admits... read more »

Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes will be a long way off the pace of its rivals at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix after he finished Friday practice eighth fastest. read more »

Alonso looked fast throughout the first day of the 2023 season and took the top spot in the late afternoon FP2 session after lapping 0.169s faster than the Red Bull of Max... read more »

After uncertainty about Mercedes' competitive situation following testing, Hamilton and team-mate George Russell endured a difficult opening day of practice in the Bahrain... read more »

Fernando Alonso has played down his chances of taking his first pole position in Formula One since the 2012 German Grand Prix after he topped Friday practice for the opening... read more »

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... read more »

The F1 season is underway in spectacular circumstances with Fernando Alonso the fastest after the opening day's practice sessions. read more »

Reports emerged in Germany on the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain last week that Red Bull - whose senior structure has been tweaked following the death of company... read more »

Ferrari's wobbling single pylon rear wing will be retired for now according to Team Principal Fred Vasseur after sending F1 social media wild on Friday morning in Bahrain. read more »

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Sergio Perez says that Fernando Alonso's session-topping FP2 lap time confirms Aston Martin's strong pace for the 2023 Formula 1 season. Alonso beat Perez and... read more »

We chat to an excited Fernando Alonso after his impressive fastest time in FP2 under the lights in Bahrain! For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®:... read more »

Fernando Alonso is remaining coy over Aston Martin's prospects for the 2023 Formula 1 season after he displayed rapid pace during Friday practice in Bahrain. Prior to the... read more »

Lewis Hamilton has conceded Mercedes are a "long way off" after finishing Friday practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix eighth fastest. read more »

A downbeat Lewis Hamilton suggested that Mercedes is "on the wrong track" and faces an uphill challenge in 2023 off the back of Friday practice in Bahrain. Hamilton... read more »

Lance Stroll says that he can "definitely drive" the remainder of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend despite experiencing wrist discomfort during free practice. Stroll... read more »

Alonso caused a huge twist in F1's transfer market last summer by signing a deal with Aston Martin, leaving Alpine after two seasons.Ahead of his 19th season in F1, the... read more »

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. read more »

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.  read more »

Red Bull's Sergio Perez beat Alonso to set the quickest time in FP1, held in full daylight conditions, before double world champion Alonso topped FP2 after darkness had... read more »