F1 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix - Free Practice Results (3)

Results from the third practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Round 1 of the 2022 Formula 1 world championship.
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522.
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522.
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2022 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix - FREE PRACTICE RESULTS (3)
PosDriverNat.TeamTime
1Max VerstappenNEDOracle Red Bull Racing1m32.544s
2Charles LeclercMONScuderia Ferrari1m32.640s
3Sergio PerezMEXOracle Bull Racing1m32.791s
4George RussellGBRMercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team1m32.935s
5Carlos SainzESPScuderia Ferrari1m33.053s
6Lewis HamiltonGBRMercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team1m33.121s
7Kevin MagnussenDENUralkali Haas F1 Team1m33.437s
8Valtteri BottasFINAlfa Romeo F1 Team Orlen1m33.733s
9Guanyu ZhouCHNAlfa Romeo F1 Team Orlen1m33.880s
10Lance StrollCANAston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team1m33.920s
11Lando NorrisGBRMcLaren F1 Team1m33.955s
12Nico HulkenbergGERAston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team1m33.971s
13Pierre GaslyFRAScuderia AlphaTauri1m34.176s
14Mick SchumacherGERUralkali Haas F1 Team1m34.295s
15Daniel RicciardoAUSMcLaren F1 Team1m34.378s
16Fernando AlonsoESPBWT Alpine F1 Team1m34.628s
17Alexander AlbonTHAWilliams Racing1m34.868s
18Esteban OconFRABWT Alpine F1 Team1m34.957s
19Nicholas LatifiCANWilliams Racing1m35.667s
20Yuki TsunodaJPNScuderia AlphaTauriNo Time Set

The 2022 Formula 1 season is finally here as the action gets underway at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Over the years, Bahrain has been great for wheel-to-wheel action so the Sakhir circuit will be a great way to introduce F1's new era of cars.

The cars are completely different for this year with new technical regulations introduced to level the playing field and make overtaking easier.

The same teams appear to be at the front with Red Bull enjoying a strong second pre-season test as Max Verstappen looks to defend the drivers' championship.

The Dutchman set a number of blistering laps on the final day of F1 testing in Bahrain when Red Bull introduced some new upgrades.

Ferrari had its best pre-season campaign in years with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz consistently at the front of the timesheets.

The Scuderia hasn't won since 2019 nor has it tasted championship glory since 2008. 

Eight-time constructors' champions Mercedes appears to be on the back foot going into Bahrain with it most affected by porpoising - the bouncing movement at high speed.

McLaren is best placed to challenge outside the top three teams after coming away from Barcelona very confident. 

However, the Woking outfit struggled in Bahrain due to a recurring brake issue which curtailed the team's running.

The team was also impacted by Daniel Ricciardo's absence after he tested positive for COVID-19.

The midfield is impossible to predict with Haas and Alfa Romeo showing impressive pace at times, while Alpine, Aston Martin and AlphaTauri have traditionally led the midfield in recent years.

Recent Bahrain GP winners:

2021 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2020 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2019 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2018 - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

2017 - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

2016 - Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)

2015 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2014 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2013 - Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)

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