Ferrari drivers admit their surprise at Mercedes' pace in practice at F1 Bahrain Grand Prix read more »

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have been left ‘surprised’ by the early pace of rivals Mercedes after the first day of running in Bahrain. Pre-season testing... read more »

Lewis Hamilton admitted it was a shock to finish the first day of the 2024 Formula 1 season at the top of the timesheet as Mercedes showed surprising pace in Bahrain Grand Prix... read more »

The long runs in FP2 were almost all done on the C3 and demonstrated that even the softest compound could be competitive over a long stint. read more »

Overall, a productive first day of practice. We had no major issues and we got through our test programme. read more »

Overall, it was still a productive day during which we completed all the testing we had on our programme. read more »

2024 marks 20 years of racing on the iconic season opener, Bahrain International Circuit. Let’s look back at the best moments. From Hamilton's triple overtake to... read more »

So, it begins. Formula 1's 2024 season has now officially kicked off after the opening two free practice sessions in Bahrain, albeit in an atypical Thursday slot, the... read more »

We didn't quite get everything from the soft tyres today but we can improve that tomorrow. There is work to do but we have a solid platform to build on. read more »

Patience is required and we'll try to make the best with the package we have in our hands right now. read more »

The practice sessions today were not perfect but we weren't too far off. read more »

It seems we are still quite close to our main competitors, and it'll likely come down to a handful of tenths in qualifying. read more »

The things we learned through testing have been reflected today and it shows that we're in a better place, but we must make another step, so we're really focused on that. read more »

It's very difficult to read our competitiveness for now but there were no big surprises. read more »

The long run data also looks close. Verstappen is still comfortably out front, as we saw last week, but behind him it's going to be a tight battle for the remaining podium... read more »

Piastri finished FP2 in fifth, four tenths behind the leading Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and narrowly ahead of Red Bull's Verstappen, who appeared to run with a dialled... read more »

The 2024 F1 season starts right here ? George and Lewis hit the track in the W15 in Bahrain ahead of the first round at the Sakhir International Circuit Don't forget to... read more »

George Russell says Mercedes must strive to understand the surprise pace that saw it take a 1-2 in the second practice session for Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix. Mercedes had... read more »

Max Verstappen isn’t concerned after failing to top either of the two Thursday practice sessions for the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Red Bull driver suspects rival teams... read more »

The 2024 F1 season has fully arrived following pre-season testing in Bahrain last week, with Hamilton leading a Mercedes 1-2 at the end of FP2, while Red Bull appeared off the... read more »

Red Bull weren't on top in practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix, but Max Verstappen isn't too worried. read more »

Watch Lewis Hamilton take home the fastest lap from the 2nd Practice session of the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix. For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®:... read more »

In Thursday evening's second free practice session, which is held in similar conditions to qualifying and the race, Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of Russell,... read more »

Lewis Hamilton set a surprise pace as Mercedes finished first and second on an unexpected opening day of track action in Formula 1 2024 ahead of the Bahrain GP, with Red... read more »

Check out the highlights from the first-second practice session of the 2024 F1 season in Bahrain. For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®:... read more »