Max Verstappen (NLD), Red
Max Verstappen (NLD), Red

How the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix unfolded

The 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix is done and dusted!

Max Verstappen wins from pole position. Fernando Alonso sensationally overtakes Lewis Hamilton to claim a podium finish!

Follow all the reaction from Bahrain here with the Crash.net live blog.

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The pit lane is now open

With 40 minutes to go, the pit lane is now open.

All the drivers will be completing practice starts at the end of the pits before heading to the grid.

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Lewis Hamilton in the paddock

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

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Bernie is in town!

(L to R): Bernie Ecclestone (GBR) with Carlos Sainz (ESP). Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir,
(L to R): Bernie Ecclestone (GBR) with Carlos Sainz (ESP). Formula 1 World…

14:12
A bad start to the season for Ferrari

More on Leclerc's engine component change ahead of the Bahrain GP

Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Race Day. -
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain…

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Welcome

Hello everyone! Today is the day the 2023 F1 season finally gets underway.

We'll be keeping you updated throughout the day when the race kicks off at 3pm.

(L to R): Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers' parade.
(L to R): Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team and Lewis Hamilton (GBR…

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