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Bahrain GP 2023

2023 Bahrain Grand Prix News

Frederic Vasseur and Charles Leclerc in 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix

Ferrari denies need for car concept overhaul despite F1 deficit to Red Bull

Ferrari believes their current F1 car concept can challenge Red Bull, despite poor performance in Bahrain GP. Team Principal Fred Vasseur is confident that small improvements are needed to close the gap.

Max Verstappen celebrating his victory in the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix - Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

Verstappen dominates Bahrain GP, Perez and Alonso finish second and third

Max Verstappen took a commanding victory in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, leading from start to finish for his 36th career win. Verstappen took control from the start, building a comfortable lead despite complaining about rear locking.

Toto Wolff doing interview in the paddock in Bahrain

Toto Wolff admits "we got it wrong" with Mercedes' car concept

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that the team's car concept is not good enough to compete for the title this year, following a disappointing qualifying session in Bahrain.

Max Verstappen stops in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain

Max Verstappen takes Pole Position at Bahrain GP Qualifying

Max Verstappen takes pole position for the F1 race with a time of 1:29.708, followed by Sergio Perez in second and Charles Leclerc leading the second row.

Fernando Alonso in FP3 in Bahrain. Credit: Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso takes top spot again, leaving Red Bull playing catch-up in Bahrain's FP3

Fernando Alonso was once again the fastest driver in the final practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, narrowly edging out Max Verstappen by just 0.005 seconds. The impressive pace of Alonso puts him in a strong position for qualifying, but Red Bull is yet to show their full potential.

Fernando Alonso in FP2 in Bahrain

Fernando Alonso steals the show in second practice session in Bahrain

Fernando Alonso set the pace in the second practice session of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Alonso's lap time was 0.169 seconds faster than Max Verstappen, who had reported handling issues with his Red Bull car.

Sergio Perez in Bahrain 2023

Alonso splits Red Bulls as Perez tops the timesheets in FP1

Red Bull's Sergio Perez has set the quickest time in the first practice session ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season opener in Bahrain. Fernando Alonso with Aston Martin was close behind, splitting the two Red Bull drivers with Max Verstappen in third.

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