Video: The first impressions of F1 2023 as Bahrain test begins
The 2023 Formula 1 season began in earnest in Bahrain on Thursday with the first day of pre-season testing taking place at the Sakhir International Circuit.
Max Verstappen pipped new Aston Martin signing Fernando Alonso to lead the times as Red Bull's new RB19 finally broke cover.
Most teams enjoyed a reliable start to the three-day test, as the porpoising problem that overshadowed the early running last year was largely put to bed.
PLUS: What we learned on day one of F1 testing in Bahrain
To reflect on the opening day's events, Alex Kalinauckas joins Martyn Lee straight from the Bahrain media centre to discuss Red Bull's strength, Ferrari's interesting first day, Mercedes' cause for optimism and much more.
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Video: The key talking points from day two of F1 testing
Video: The key talking points from day two of F1 testing Video: The key talking points from day two of F1 testing
Mercedes F1 team holding late-night investigation into performance loss
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What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain
What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain
McLaren's 2023 F1 car hampered by being too draggy
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What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain
What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain
What watching trackside in Bahrain indicates about F1 2023
What watching trackside in Bahrain indicates about F1 2023 What watching trackside in Bahrain indicates about F1 2023
Has F1's porpoising problem been eradicated in the 2023 cars?
Has F1's porpoising problem been eradicated in the 2023 cars? Has F1's porpoising problem been eradicated in the 2023 cars?
What we learned on day one of F1 testing in Bahrain
What we learned on day one of F1 testing in Bahrain What we learned on day one of F1 testing in Bahrain
Why Red Bull's 'evolutionary' RB19 does not disappoint
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Why F1's 'missing piece' won't play on his nationality for success
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The hard numbers behind Red Bull's cost cap penalty
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