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The best driver and constructor F1 Fantasy picks for the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix, including some need to know tips and tricks.

Drivers will be awarded for individual qualifying performance, with ten points given to pole position all the way down to 1 point for tenth. Players will have access to four ‘chips’, only one of which can be used to give you a boost before each race weekend. Ahead of each race, you will have two free transfers to customise your driver or constructor lineup. There is now no benefit in timing your transfers during the week: dynamic pricing used to allow players to trade their way to astronomical team values. Mini-league competitions, running over a small number of race weekends will offer the chance to win more. Red Bull gives you a good chance of bagging the ten bonus points for performing the fastest stop in each race: it was fastest in ten of last year’s 22 GPs. There’s a prominent countdown clock on the team selection page, to help you make the cut. A speedy team can also claim further points for the secind- and third-fastest stops. So if Logan Sargeant clinches pole after a haphazard Monte Carlo qualifying session, that’s probably your opportunity to play it. Fast-starters can rack up points from the moment that lights go out, with bonuses for overtaking and making up places (1 point per place in both cases). If they perform strongly, then their price should rise, giving you the opportunity to sell at a profit. However, they also represent an opportunity given their low values at the start of the season.

The first Formula 1 session of 2023 is already over. After the first free practice, it is time for FP2, the most representative practice of the weekend due ...

Lewis Hamilton still has the highest number of wins to his name in Bahrain. Verstappen may have 15 races to his name in 2022, but the Bahrain GP was not one of them. [F1](/en/race-classes/F1) teams a first impression of what they have to offer.

Fernando Alonso has ended the second practice session from the Bahrain International Circuit as the fastest driver. The Spaniard outpaced both Red Bull ...

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Follow Free Practice 2 for the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live. Keep up to date with everything that happens during FP2 at the Bahrain International ...

In the blog, we will provide you with the latest developments during FP2 in Bahrain. [Download our F1 calendar](https://racingnews365.com/download-the-2023-f1-calendar-to-your-agenda) [Max Verstappen](/formula-1-drivers/max-verstappen) to second spot - [although the World Champion did have car problems.](https://racingnews365.com/red-bull-report-unexplained-problem-with-verstappens-car/)

Lewis Hamilton thinks Mercedes could be in a worse situation than last year, as he fears the team is on the 'wrong track' with its 2023 Formula 1 car.

[PrimePrimeFormula 1 ](/f1/news/the-rookies-looking-to-make-their-mark-on-f1-in-2023/10437782/) "But nonetheless, we just keep our head down tonight and we'll go through the data. "I think there was good progress through last year, but the gap wasn't as big as it is now. But right now, we're a long way off from the guys in front." "But I think on the long run, we're quite close to Ferrari, and it looks like the Aston was second. I'm trying everything I can out there."

It's the start of the 2023 Formula 1 season and Bahrain is ready to host the opening round.

His 1:30.907 is 0.169sec clear of Max Verstappen in second. Hamilton is now third, just over 0.4sec off the pace. It's unlikely that the top times will be challenged. After 25/60min: Lance Stroll is the only driver yet to post a time. The times are largely unchanged. Verstappen is one second down on Perez in third. 3h ago The two Mercedes' of Hamilton and Russell are steadily making their way out of the garage. 4h ago After 10/60min: Alonso is currently quickest with a 1:35.048. Oh yes, we're finally undeway. 7h ago

Fernando Alonso hogged the headlines at the end of Friday practice for the Formula 1 2023 opener, but looking a little closer it wasn't hard to spot the ...

So, we kind of have kind of knew that a little bit in the test. Still a lot of things to improve in the car. Overall, the car is not too bad in the long run. And indeed, even Perez’s average on the softs came in at 0.471s slower each time by compared to his team-mate. A switch for most to end the race on the hards is predicted at this stage to be the optimum tyre strategy. Verstappen’s 15-lap stint just about led the way on the race pace averages ahead of Alonso, as can be seen below. In it, the Dutchman produced a consistent run and ended up lapping quicker than he started That close spread has raised expectations a big driver or indeed a whole team could have a shock qualifying exit in the opening elimination segments on Saturday. He used that palm to help rotate the wheel sufficiently, while helping support the right hand he injured in a mountain bike accident 13 days ago and revealed on testing’s eve. That resulted in a gap of 0.169s to Verstappen in second. Alonso was second behind Perez, his best effort late on the softs coming in 0.438s adrift. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are in a threatening position going into the Bahrain Grand Prix, but can Aston Martin led by Alonso take on the charging Red Bulls?

Fernando Alonso set the best time for Aston Martin ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in Friday evening's second practice at the season-opening Bahrain ...

Alonso clocked 1:30.907 in his Aston Martin, a lap quick enough to keep him 0.169 seconds clear of Verstappen when the champion moved up to second. Having struggled to access lap time data in his cockpit, he was advised on how to use his steering wheel switches. Not with the hands..." The second 'sunset' session began in cooler conditions than those for opening practice, when Perez topped the times for Red Bull, the floodlights blazing as Stroll led the way out of the pitlane in his Aston Martin. Sergio Perez was third in the second Red Bull, just 0.002 seconds adrift of his teammate, but six-tenths clear of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, ahead of Nico Hulkenberg of Haas and Lance Stroll in the second Aston Martin. The 41-year-old Spaniard, driving with the enthusiasm of a man half his age, clocked a best lap in 1:30.907 to outpace the Dutchman by 0.169 seconds.

Problems for Mercedes, Ferrari and even Max Verstappen? Bahrain Grand Prix practice day confirmed some F1 2023 trends but also surprised.

The positive for Mercedes in testing was that the porpoising and ride problems of 2022 were consigned to memory. And a good one for Haas, which has further validation for picking Hulkenberg (not that it really needed it). But this was a nice early reminder from the returning Hulkenberg of why Haas needed him. However there are signs that it could have the beating of struggling AlphaTauri. During FP2, he was asked by the pitwall to modify his approach to Turn 1, but he responded that “I can’t with the hands”. Its single-lap pace was at the lower end of what might be expected, and the long runs were a serious concern. So he appears to be McLaren’s best hope for ensuring it doesn’t have both cars eliminated in Q1. At the start of the day, Aston Martin looked a good top-six threat. Inevitably, it means there are question marks about how Stroll will cope for the rest of the weekend. Not necessarily Red Bull-beatingly quick, but it appears to have the legs of everybody else. And while that wasn’t causing big problems, it looked very different in testing. “It feels good to drive”, was Alonso’s verdict on a car that he’s able to extract the pace from without having to hustle it.

Fernando Alonso topped Practice Two for surprise new challengers Aston Martin, ahead of Red Bull, and Hamilton admits former eight-time world champions Mercedes ...

But this is only our fourth day with the new car and we just need to make sure we have got it in a window where we are reaching it's full potential and right now, we haven't got it there." "The car still feels good but we need to wait and see. "A difficult start of the day, Practice One was really bad," he said. there is still a long way to go." "They [Aston Martin] are quick but you could see that in testing they were very competitive. "We kind of knew that a little bit in the test but it is a big gap. We went back into the right direction and it is looking much better now. but I think it is quite hard with the concept we have." Saturday's qualifying and Sunday's race are live at 3pm. Watch the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 this weekend. "We are just on the wrong track. "Do I believe we can close the gap at some stage?

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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.

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.

With fans having a first glimpse into what the potential F1 qualifying order could look like, here are the full results from the second free practice ...

[Max Verstappen](/formula-1-drivers/max-verstappen) and Sergio Perez in conditions similar to what would be expected from the Bahrain GP qualifying. [Download our F1 calendar](https://racingnews365.com/download-the-2023-f1-calendar-to-your-agenda) [Charles Leclerc](/formula-1-drivers/charles-leclerc) took P3 for [Ferrari](/formula-1-teams/ferrari), ahead of Haas' Nico Hulkenberg and the second Aston Martin of Lance Stroll.

Fernando Alonso hogged the headlines at the end of Friday practice for the Formula 1 2023 opener, but looking a little closer it wasn't hard to spot the ...

So, we kind of have kind of knew that a little bit in the test. Still a lot of things to improve in the car. Overall, the car is not too bad in the long run. A switch for most to end the race on the hards is predicted at this stage to be the optimum tyre strategy. And indeed, even Perez’s average on the softs came in at 0.471s slower each time by compared to his team-mate. [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/lewis-hamilton/1278/) and [George Russell](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/george-russell/21167/) were regularly snapping left as they fought to avoid going beyond track limits on the exit. In it, the Dutchman produced a consistent run and ended up lapping quicker than he started That close spread has raised expectations a big driver or indeed a whole team could have a shock qualifying exit in the opening elimination segments on Saturday. He used that palm to help rotate the wheel sufficiently, while helping support the right hand he injured in a mountain bike accident 13 days ago and revealed on testing’s eve. That resulted in a gap of 0.169s to Verstappen in second. Alonso was second behind Perez, his best effort late on the softs coming in 0.438s adrift. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are in a threatening position going into the Bahrain Grand Prix, but can Aston Martin led by Alonso take on the charging Red Bulls?

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The first Grand Prix weekend of 2023 is here. First of all, it is time for the first free practice session at the Bahrain International Circuit.

[Ferrari](/en/f1-teams/ferrari), the test also went smoothly, but the team is keeping in mind that Red Bull's pace may not be up to scratch at the moment. [Sebastian Vettel](/en/f1-drivers/sebastian-vettel) with four and Fernando Alonso with three wins. The first Grand Prix weekend of 2023 is here.

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.

It is the first day of the first F1 weekend in 2023. Teams have brought to the Bahrain GP weekend a lot of updates and upgrades.

Mercedes has a new front suspension, a new nose, front wing end plate, a new rear wing and also a new floor edge. Ferrari takes a new front suspension, a new front wing and also a new engine cover. AlphaTauri in particular has a lot of news on the AT04.

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 ...

[PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/has-alonso-made-the-right-choice-gambling-on-aston-martin-f1/10436827/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/the-tangible-steps-alpine-has-taken-to-meeting-its-humble-f1-2023-targets/10437197/) [PrimePrimeFormula 1Bahrain February Testing ](/f1/news/a-bad-week-or-the-dark-horse-from-f1-testing/10438282/)

Fernando Alonso hogged the headlines at the end of Friday practice for the Formula 1 2023 opener, but looking a little closer it wasn't hard to spot the ...

So, we kind of have kind of knew that a little bit in the test. Still a lot of things to improve in the car. Overall, the car is not too bad in the long run. And indeed, even Perez’s average on the softs came in at 0.471s slower each time by compared to his team-mate. A switch for most to end the race on the hards is predicted at this stage to be the optimum tyre strategy. Nevertheless, the Scuderia was striking a downbeat tone as the paddock action wound down on Friday night. [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/lewis-hamilton/1278/) and [George Russell](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/george-russell/21167/) were regularly snapping left as they fought to avoid going beyond track limits on the exit. In it, the Dutchman produced a consistent run and ended up lapping quicker than he started That close spread has raised expectations a big driver or indeed a whole team could have a shock qualifying exit in the opening elimination segments on Saturday. He used that palm to help rotate the wheel sufficiently, while helping support the right hand he injured in a mountain bike accident 13 days ago and revealed on testing’s eve. That resulted in a gap of 0.169s to Verstappen in second. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are in a threatening position going into the Bahrain Grand Prix, but can Aston Martin led by Alonso take on the charging Red Bulls?

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...

The new F1 season gets underway in Bahrain this weekend and Red Bull star Sergio Perez's Performance Coach has explained the training drivers go through at ...

One or two years ago we were competing around that and trying to get the four minute per kilometre for 5k, so 20 minutes, and Checo was really close. We’re running 5.9km, a whole lap around Silverstone, encouraging people to run that distance each week over four weeks for the chance to be able to run here themselves as well. From Friday to Sunday, it’s challenging but at the same time exciting to get through that time.” In reality, most come in around the 5km mark, with Silverstone 5.9km long. During the season, it becomes far harder for drivers to push themselves to get stronger or fitter. “Just to get out the door, I think that’s the hardest thing, even for me as an elite athlete. There are clearly a variety of exercises that drivers can perform in order to help get in the best shape possible. We have a machine like any other gym machine but adapted for the neck to push or move the weight. That’s the most unique part of driving a racing car.” You can do some planks where you are holding the weight with your head instead of your arms. Likewise, there are plenty of standard weightlifting exercises such as deadlifts, squats and bench press and many more which they might use to build general strength. Amongst those hoping to have gained an edge is Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez, who has been working hard under the watchful eye of his Performance Coach, Jose Canales.

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the gaming experience that aims to make you feel like an F1 driver Visitors to F1 Arcade and users of the sims may not have the roar of the crowds or the jeopardy of career-making points to be won, but the experience is engaging. The space itself keeps visitors immersed in the world of F1 with vast screens dedicated to it The arcade's series of reaction games is designed to test the speed of a player's reflexes For those who aren't expecting to ascend to the heady heights of Formula One, F1 Arcade is a good place to start The arcade also provides a series of reaction games designed to test the speed of your reflexes, which are

It offers absolutely no certainty, but it is a striking statistic. Ever since 2017, the fastest driver in FP2 of the first GP of the year has also become ...

[Lewis Hamilton](/en/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton) and for the past two years it was Verstappen. Interestingly, since 2017, every driver who topped the timesheet in the first FP2 of the year that year has also won the title. [Aston Martin](/en/brands/aston-martin) driver Alonso who came out strongly from the F1 winter test days and managed to set the fastest time in FP2 of the [Bahrain Grand Prix](/en/grandsprix/bahrain-grand-prix) (the season opener).

Express Sport will keep you across all the latest as we get ready for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

It left Hamilton and George Russell having to dial down expectations ahead of the opening race on Sunday. [Lewis Hamilton](/latest/lewis-hamilton) at Mercedes, with the Brit still yet to sign a new contract. "It depends to an extent on how you live your life, and perhaps we are not similar in that regard. All eyes will turn to Bahrain today with qualifying for the first Grand Prix of the season set to start at 3pm. And it will be the Dutchman Verstappen who starts the year as the hot favourite to win his third world title in a row, with the 25-year-old appearing to be quietly confident ahead of the new campaign. The excitement and tension is ramping up a gear as we get ready for qualifying ahead of the first Grand Prix of the new season in Bahrain.

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.

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/)

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.

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/)

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.

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 ...

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