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The free fantasy F1 game returns as a new season of racing gets under way at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

- Hulkenbergkamp [top prize](https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/prizes) is two F1 Experiences Champions Club passes for a grand prix in the 2024 season. There is more up for grabs than mere bragging rights, of course. Chips are basically special functions that players can use occasionally throughout the season. You get two free transfers ahead of every race for each team that you manage; after that, a transfer will cost four points. Points are awarded for doing well in qualifying, winning races, podium finishes and also things like overtaking, fastest lap and fast pit stops.

Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display in the pitlane as teams prepare for the Bahrain Grand Prix, courtesy of Giorgio Piola ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10437958/) Notably there are two louvres within the gulley, which are used to reject some heat from around the power unit. Both options that have been employed feature a spoon-shaped mainplane, but this variant has a narrower central section and steeper transition to a much shallower outboard section. While not as potent a solution as the upwash strakes that teams used to place here, the swage line that Alpine has incorporated into the endplate is a nice feature that will surely provide an uptick in performance compared with a regularly contoured alternative. While Alfa completed its pre-season test without such an arrangement, it has been added for the race weekend. Mercedes introduced its widebody chassis blister solution as part of a larger package of updates at the British Grand Prix last year.

A great F1 Fantasy team name typically requires a strong F1 reference and a clever pun. With that in mind we have compiled a list of some of the best team names ...

- Zhou Zhou Train - Fernando’s Piri Piri With that in mind we have compiled a list of some of the best team names for this year’s F1 Fantasy League.

Fernando Alonso set the pace in Friday evening's second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, slotting ahead of Red Bull pair Max Verstappen and ...

Check your [F1 Fantasy team here...](https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/) [READ MORE: ‘They could be a real surprise’ – Red Bull and Ferrari talk up Aston Martin’s chances ahead of 2023 opener](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.they-could-be-a-real-surprise-red-bull-and-ferrari-talk-up-aston-martins.23odcOgjOa7a6Zv4ae82MK.html) [NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.need-to-know-the-most-important-facts-stats-and-trivia-ahead-of-the-2023.2AItbVHIhSpEvmmbV7nlBB.html) [at 1430 local time](https://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/racing/2023/Bahrain.html). [his temporarily pink Alpine](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.gallery-check-out-every-angle-of-the-a523-as-alpine-reveal-two-different.27b6Hni9wjhDWPkeuFPTvB.html) seventh, with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton eighth after a low-key first day of practice for Mercedes and the other W14 of George Russell back in 13th, behind a host of anticipated midfield runners. [injuries sustained in a training accident](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.paddock-insider-how-lance-stroll-went-from-bike-crash-to-f1-paddock-return.7aiznUPA6rxb65Vl0mA7oe.html), but the plastered up Canadian finished half a second off team mate Alonso. [READ MORE: ‘We’ll bring it as soon as we can’ – Mercedes prepping ‘different’ sidepod upgrade](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.well-bring-it-as-soon-as-we-can-mercedes-prepping-different-sidepod-upgrade.78K62JBkt48oj3h5gchUOU.html) Piastri had to take avoiding action in the opening stages of the session when he approached a slow-moving Stroll at the pit exit, with the significant lock-up he picked up leading to another off-track moment shortly afterwards. Russell was the final driver within a second of Alonso’s P1 time in 13th, followed by Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari – unable to get the most out of his soft-tyre runs – F1 rookie Oscar Piastri and Kevin Magnussen’s Haas. [opening practice hour](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.fp1-perez-leads-alonso-in-first-practice-session-of-the-2023-f1-season.5NmIPQsiGamM1PEyzgmjKy.html), the sun set and floodlights switched on over the Sakhir circuit for FP2 – bringing more representative conditions which will also be seen Saturday’s qualifying session and Sunday’s race. Behind Alonso’s pace-setting Aston Martin and the Red Bull drivers, Charles Leclerc was the quickest of the Ferraris in fourth position, followed by high-flying F1 returnee Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) and the other AMR23 of Lance Stroll. Fernando Alonso set the pace in Friday evening’s second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, slotting ahead of Red Bull pair Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez as Aston Martin continue to catch the eye ahead of the new F1 season.

Fernando Alonso started his Formula One career 22 years ago and began this season with two strong practices on opening day of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

"We want to have a good baseline, a good platform to develop the car during 2023 and maybe fight for something bigger next year," he said. His third place at the Qatar GP in late 2021 was his first podium since 2014. That's quite worrying for other drivers, considering he crushed the competition last year with a record 15 wins. He is teammates with Lance Stroll, the son of Aston's executive chairman. The two-time F1 champion has 32 career wins but none since a victory for Ferrari in 2013. The Dutchman is only 25 years old but has 35 wins. "I think we're never satisfied," he said. "I mean, we're not robots, everyone makes mistakes, but you tried to minimise it." Leclerc was fifth in the first practice and fourth in P2. "Maybe three, maybe five, maybe seven or whatever years (left)," Alonso said. The second of his two titles was with Renault in 2006 — when Verstappen was a nine-year-old racing karts. At the end of the day, he joked he has another decade left of racing in him.

Formula 1, also known as F1, is a global motorsport series that features single-seat, open-wheel cars racing at high speeds on purpose-built tracks or street ...

There's plenty of drama off the track as well. The top 10 drivers are awarded points, with the rest receiving none. Here is the 2023 teams and drivers list: They also have to decide when to use different tire compounds, which can affect the car's speed and grip. The races are usually 200-300 km long and last for around two hours. The cars are designed to be aerodynamic and lightweight, with engines that can reach top speeds of over 330 km/hour.

The seven-time world champion, who is in the final year of his current contract, said he had half-expected to discover a performance deficit, but not one as ...

It’s not going to be the closing of the gap of a second. We’re a second a lap behind Red Bull so we’ve got a lot of work to do.” We kind of knew that a little from the test, but it’s a big gap,” he said.

Fernando Alonso appeared to confirm that hype around Aston Martin's car this year is justified by outpacing both Red Bulls in second practice for the ...

Stroll is racing this weekend with pins in a broken right wrist, following surgery after a bicycle crash last month. Sat Mar 4th 03:00 PM

F1 2023: To watch live races from the 2023 season, Indian Formula 1 fans will have to subscribe to 'F1 TV Pro.' The Quint. Updated: 03 Mar 2023, 7:54 PM IST.

To watch live races in the 2023 season, Formula 1 enthusiasts will have to subscribe to an OTT platform called F1 TV Pro. “I’m not throwing a parallel between F1 and cricket, but we felt it was fascinating to see the valuation of the digital rights of the IPL versus the traditional rights. That factored into our thinking while we were looking at different options and thought it was a good time to push our product into the Indian market,” Holmes said, in a conversation with The subscription of F1 TV Access has been priced at Rs 1,649. Alongside the yearly plan, there are a couple of monthly membership plans on offer, priced at Rs 239 and Rs 299. Amid the plethora of personnel changes, both in terms of drivers and team principals, there is another major change pertaining to the Indian audience – broadcasting rights.

The Formula 1 (F1) 2023 season kicks off on March 5 with the Bahrain GP. Here is the telecast and live streaming details for fans in India.

In India, the F1 TV Access plan is priced at ₹1,649 for one year, whereas the annual subscription for F1 TV Pro costs ₹2,499. Instead Formula 1 has launched F1 TV Pro in India ahead of the 2023 season. F1 TV is not just all about Formula 1. The Access plan does not contain live telecasts. Aston Martin made a late surge into the top of the lower midfield. Ferrari started off the season with a bang in Bahrain, but it all went downhill.

Australian Formula One rookie Oscar Piastri might be fighting against a tidal wave of headnoise and conjecture as we head into the first round of the 2023 ...

Meanwhile, former two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, who has been in Formula One longer than Piastri has been alive, has shown he still has what it takes to compete at the top level, dazzling under lights in FP2 to top the standings in the Aston Martin in a sparkling display of one-lap pace. Piastri has won every championship he has competed in since 2019, winning the Formula Renault Eurocup, then Formula 3 and Formula 2 ahead of signing with Alpine as a reserve driver for 2022, and joining McLaren this year. It may be a signal of more significant balance issues with the car given that Piastri also locked up multiple times into the turn one hairpin, but the Australian’s ability to remain composed under pressure is surely a good sign. The start of Bahrain’s second sector is a set of intricate left-right combinations that can throw you off with their high kerbs if the entry isn’t perfect, and Piastri caught his McLaren MCL60 in a moment of snap oversteer, impressing onlookers who expected the car to be shunted into the track wall. Australian Formula One rookie Oscar Piastri might be fighting against a tidal wave of headnoise and conjecture as we head into the first round of the 2023 Formula One World Championship, but he’s shown he’s got what it takes to stay calm under pressure after a hairy moment in Piastri not only avoided a huge rear-end collision into Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin after the Canadian appeared from the pit lane while Piastri was engaged in a bit of light jousting down the main straight with the Alpha Tauri of Yuki Tsunoda, but he also saved what would have been a session-ending prang coming out of turn seven.

The FIA has moved to clear up the rules regarding Formula 1 drivers crossing pitlane exit lines, in response to the controversy that surrounded Max ...

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One additional practice and qualifying match will be played on Saturday, March 4. And then comes the final race on Sunday, March 5. Sergio Perez took the lead ...

So, watching F1 GP in India could now be a costly affair for Indian fans. Before the final race, a qualifying race and a third practice race are being held on Saturday, March 04. Check the full schedule, track details, date, time and live-streaming details of the Formula 1 GP races here

Motorsports News: F1 fans all around the world can finally rejoice since the inaugural race weekend for the Formula 1 2023 season is finally here after a ...

Stay tuned to TOI Auto for the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying report later today and the full race report tomorrow. Will you be subscribing to F1 TV Pro to watch the 2023 Formula 1 season? There's also a monthly plan which is priced at $3.99 for the Pro plan.

The Bahrain International Circuit plays hosts the opening round of the 2023 Formula 1 season on March 3-5. Here's how and when you can watch qualifying for ...

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10437782/) Viewers from selected countries can subscribe to F1 TV to stream qualifying on a device of their choice. Here's how and when you can watch qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday.

If you've tuned into the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend and are new to F1, we've got you covered with a handy video explainer that runs through everything you ...

[NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.need-to-know-the-most-important-facts-stats-and-trivia-ahead-of-the-2023.2AItbVHIhSpEvmmbV7nlBB.html) WATCH: F1 for beginners – Everything you need to know about F1 ahead of the new season If you’ve tuned into the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend and are new to F1, we’ve got you covered with a handy video explainer that runs through everything you need to know about the sport...

Formula 1's television coverage has always been at the cutting edge of technology, with the series' bosses always striving to make it better.

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/why-grounded-hamilton-remains-confident-in-mercedes-f1-recovery/10436919/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-key-factors-behind-f1s-premier-league-style-managerial-revolving-door/10436947/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/what-controls-the-frontline-in-the-latest-tech-battles-in-f1-design/10437528/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10436950/) However, F1 feels that drone technology is still not a good fit for the demands of covering a high-speed series like F1. [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10437958/) We don't want to do anything that's rubbish. “Drones aren't quick enough,” explained Locke. Now, graphics will be much simpler to comprehend – whether it involves track alerts for incidents, new top speeds, and whether DRS is enabled or not. “It can feature the time ticking down between the two.” We’re looking at how we can do that.” “It’s a very smart system,” he said.

The FIA has moved to clear up the rules regarding Formula 1 drivers crossing pitlane exit lines, in response to the controversy that surrounded Max ...

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-tangible-steps-alpine-has-taken-to-meeting-its-humble-f1-2023-targets/10436929/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-key-factors-behind-f1s-premier-league-style-managerial-revolving-door/10436947/) [PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10437958/)

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix that takes place in May has been chosen as the first venue to feature the trial of a new Formula 1 qualifying format, ...

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-grounded-hamilton-remains-confident-in-mercedes-f1-recovery/10437037/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-f1s-comeback-merchant-can-make-a-lasting-impression-at-haas/10439418/) If any of the sessions are declared wet, then tyre choice will become free.

Fernando Alonso topped the times on Friday for Aston Martin ahead of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix. Here's how and when to watch qualifying.

[PlusPlusFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10437958/) For the entire 2023 F1 season, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of every qualifying and race of each event. The temperature is set to be 23 degrees Celsius at the start of qualifying. In the United Kingdom Channel 4 is broadcasting highlights of qualifying for the Bahrain GP at 7:30pm GMT on Saturday evening. Sky Sports can also be accessed through NOW with a one-off day payment of £11.98p or a month membership of £34.99p per month. Live streaming through NOW is also available in the UK.

Follow the third and final free practice session for the Bahrain GP live. Keep up to date with everything that happens during FP3 at the Bahrain ...

In the blog, we will provide you with the latest developments during FP3 in Bahrain. You can easily switch between live timing and the live blog via the tabs. [ leave them arguably as Red Bull's closest challengers ](https://racingnews365.com/is-alonso-really-a-threat-to-verstappen-in-bahrain/)at the season-opener, with [Ferrari enduring a mixed day ](https://racingnews365.com/sainz-and-leclerc-explain-contrasting-friday-in-bahrain/)and [Mercedes well off the pace.](https://racingnews365.com/hamilton-pessimistic-after-fp2-were-one-second-behind-red-bull/)

Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished the session just +0.005s off Alonso's fastest pace, Sergio Perez rounded off the top three fastest of the session. The ...

Alpine McLaren Ferrari Red Bull Mercedes Aston Martin

The Formula 1 (F1) 2023 season will kick-off with the Bahrain GP on March 5. Here are all the details, including live telecast and streaming.

The number of vertical oscillations will be recorded, and the car will be qualified to run or not. However, Aston Martin confirmed on Thursday that the Canadian would compete in the desert race this weekend. This prompted Ricciardo to leave full-time F1 driving and return to Red Bull as the team’s reserve driver. He had a three-year contract that was set to expire at the end of 2023, but the Woking-based club let him go in 2022. Sargeant, who moved to Europe as a teenager to pursue his dream, has defied all expectations and will debut for Williams this weekend in Bahrain. And, with the Williams family’s decision to step down following the team’s sale to Dorilton Capital in 2020, a new era has begun. Haas debuted highly in 2016, becoming the first all-American-led F1 team in three decades. It began in 2016 with the acquisition of the then-Lotus squad. The Prancing Horse is the only team to have raced in every season since the world championship began. However, they may make a comeback in the future. Almost all race tracks, drivers, and teams have been confirmed for the 2023 Formula 1 season. Some of the most significant rule changes in F1 occurred in 2022, altering the cars’ aerodynamics and encouraging closer racing.

Fernando Alonso edged out Max Verstappen by 0.005s in final practice for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix, setting up a mouth-watering qualifying battle.

[Lance Stroll](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/lance-stroll/20950/). [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/how-the-f1-2023-competitive-order-is-shaping-up-after-bahrain-testing/10436753/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/why-grounded-hamilton-remains-confident-in-mercedes-f1-recovery/10437037/) AlphaTauri's [Yuki Tsunoda](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/yuki-tsunoda/828523/) was 16th, followed by Alfa Romeo's [Valtteri Bottas](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/valtteri-bottas/13082/), who didn't get a representative lap in. [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/has-alonso-made-the-right-choice-gambling-on-aston-martin-f1/10436827/) [McLaren](https://www.motorsport.com/team/mclaren/10/) rookie [Oscar Piastri](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/oscar-piastri/828689/), who showed early promise for the Woking team seven tenths behind Alonso. [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-key-factors-behind-f1s-premier-league-style-managerial-revolving-door/10437387/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-tangible-steps-alpine-has-taken-to-meeting-its-humble-f1-2023-targets/10437197/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10437782/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-f1s-comeback-merchant-can-make-a-lasting-impression-at-haas/10439418/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10438282/) [ Formula 1 ](/f1/news/live-f1-bahrain-gp-commentary-and-updates-fp3-qualifying/10439425/)

On this live blog, well have all the updates you need to fully follow the Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying, from pre-race news to lap-by-lap coverage. It.

Those in the UK can catch the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sky Sports. There is a big queue waiting for the green light, as there isn't too much time left now. The start time for today's qualifying at the Bahrain International Circuit is 15:00 BST, making it 16:00 CEST.

Follow qualifying for the Bahrain GP live. Keep up to date with everything that happens during qualifying at the Bahrain International Circuit.

In the blog, we will provide you with the latest developments during qualifying in Bahrain. You can easily switch between live timing and the live blog via the tabs. Below you will find our dedicated live blog and live timing hub; the times refresh automatically during the session, so you are always up to date.

Ahead of the first qualifying session of the 2023 season, here are the full results from the final free practice session of the weekend in Bahrain.

[Download our F1 calendar](https://racingnews365.com/download-the-2023-f1-calendar-to-your-agenda) [Red Bull](/formula-1-teams/red-bull) driver losing time to Alonso in the final sector. [Max Verstappen](/formula-1-drivers/max-verstappen) at the end of the final practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Red Bull took the front of grid after a dominant lap from the world champion, Fernando Alonso put his Aston Martin in fifth, while Mercedes ended up sixth ...

Lando Norris was in 11th for McLaren, whose poorly performing car was expected to struggle at the start of the season and was indeed off the pace. At 41 he is the oldest man on the grid and having made his debut in F1 in 2001 for Minardi is now in his 20th season in the sport. It was a moment he had longed for, once more able to mix it meaningfully at the business end of the field. For some time in the buildup to the opening qualifying session of the new Formula One season, there was a frisson of excitement in Bahrain it was impossible to ignore. That they were leapfrogged by Aston Martin, who use a Mercedes engine and who have found a full two seconds on track since this time last year, emphasised the straits in which Mercedes are now struggling. “We got it wrong last year, we thought we can fix it while sticking to this concept of car and it didn’t work out,” he said.

Max Verstappen will lead a Red Bull one-two off the line in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix after the world champions fended off a feisty chasing pack ...

10) Nico Hulkenberg 9) Esteban Ocon 8) Lance Stroll 7) Lewis Hamilton 6) George Russell 5) Fernando Alonso 4) Carlos Sainz 3) Charles Leclerc 2) Sergio Perez 1) Max Verstappen 4) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari 3) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

Red Bull's world champion Max Verstappen has taken the pole position for Formula One's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

One of the biggest surprises of the night was Pierre Gasly's elimination in P20 during his first qualifying session with his new team Alpine. It appeared that he was saving a set of tires for race day. In an exciting qualifying session for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix held under the Sakhir lights on Saturday night, Max Verstappen claimed pole position, beating his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez by 0.138 seconds.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says his team needs to change its car concept if it wants to get back to the front of Formula 1.

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10437782/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/how-f1s-comeback-merchant-can-make-a-lasting-impression-at-haas/10439418/) “I'm sure we can win races this season.

Ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 (F1) season, here is the complete list of drivers who transferred to other teams.

It was the only wise decision they could’ve made considering all the other factors that surround wan American racing full-time in F1. De Vries, being a Williams reserve too, stepped up to make his Formula 1 (F1) debut. Fair to say, this Formula 1 (F1) silly season was by far one of the most dramatic and iconic ones in history. Winning a rookie title in every Formula series he entered in, Oscar Piastri was certainly the hottest young prospect outside F1. Hulkenberg has been one of the best midfield drivers of the 2010s. Vettel had announced his retirement earlier in July and soon enough, Aston Martin announced the shock move of Fernando Alonso.

F1 2023: Verstappen secures pole position in Bahrain GP Qualifying as Red Bull lock-out front row. Sahil Kukreja / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 4, 2023, 21:58 IST.

The Red Bull drivers were followed by Ferrari teammates Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in third and fourth respectively. Mercedes duo George Russell and Lewis Hamilton took third and fourth in Q2, while Carlos Sainz took the fifth position. Charles Leclerc managed to take P1 in second qualifying with a flying lap time of 1:30.282, ahead of Max Verstappen in P2 who was +0.221s slower. Tough luck for the three rookies.2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying 2 Qualifying 1 was halted mid-way by Race Control after debris was spotted on the track, resulting in red flags being waved. Red Bull managed to lock-out the front row at the start of the first race of the season, with Checo Perez just +0.138s slower than Verstappen (1:29.708).

'A long way off': Sad admission as 'big gap' already emerges between contenders: F1 Qualifying LIVE.

But we’ve got to try and find out if there is any way we can find performance overnight.” I think I got the car to the best place I can get. “For now, we need to focus on ourselves, try to gain a little bit of performance overnight and hopefully have a great qualifying tomorrow. “It’s not going to be the closing of the gap of a second [to Red Bull]. “On the other hand, it seems that – again what we thought was confirmed – Red Bull seemed quite a bit ahead compared to everyone. “So, we’ve got a lot to work on.