Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1…

F1 Bahrain Grand Prix - Every word from Hamilton and his rival drivers

The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, the 2023 season-opener, is finally here!

Thursday was media day and we heard from Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and the other top names in F1 about the biggest issues heading into the new season.

Do Mercedes have any optimism? Can anyone challenge Red Bull this weekend? Is the Aston Martin hype justified?

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10:52
Bahrain track walks

Guanyu Zhou (CHI), Alfa Romeo Racing Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation
Guanyu Zhou (CHI), Alfa Romeo Racing Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1,…

10:47
Stroll is back

Lance Stroll returns to the F1 paddock after missing pre-season testing with an injury picked up in a cycling accident while training ahead of the new campaign. 

A small plaster can be seen on the Aston Martin driver's right wrist. Stroll had successful 'minor' surgery on his injured wrist and intends to race this weekend in Bahrain.

10:41
d'Ambrosio with Mercedes again

Jerome d'Ambrosio is with Mercedes again this weekend after being spotted alongside Toto Wolff in the Mercedes garage during pre-season testing. 

The ex-F1 and Formula E driver could be joining the team in a management role in the near future. 

(L to R): Andrew Shovlin (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Trackside Engineering Director with Jerome d'Ambrosio (BEL) and Mick
(L to R): Andrew Shovlin (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Trackside Engineering…

10:22
Tech upgrade at Mercedes

Mercedes’ new rear wing revealed ahead of Bahrain GP

Mercedes AMG F1 W14 rear wing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation
Mercedes AMG F1 W14 rear wing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain…

10:11
New Williams boss James Vowles

James Vowles (GBR) Williams Racing Team Principal. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir,
James Vowles (GBR) Williams Racing Team Principal. Formula 1 World…

10:10
Lewis Hamilton arriving today

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1,…

10:08
McLaren pessimistic ahead of Bahrain

Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren rides the circuit. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain,
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren rides the circuit. Formula 1 World Championship…

Norris tied down at McLaren? “F1 contracts not worth paper they're written on”

10:07
An error from Toto Wolff?

Paddock theory emerges - “Mercedes missed a trick…”

Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three.-
Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director…

10:06
Lance Stroll is available

Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team on the grid. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team on the grid. Formula 1 World…
Lance Stroll fit to race at F1 Bahrain Grand Prix after bicycle accident

10:05
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