The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix was supposed to represent redemption for Mercedes, with the team tipped to return to winning ways after a dismal 2022. Unfortunately for the Silver Arrow’s their decision to stick with their 2022 design approach has not worked, with the team now falling behind Aston Martin to become the fourth fastest
MoreHeading into the first race of the season in Bahrain, it was already clear that McLaren would not be one of the teams fighting for podiums and a huge haul of points. Team principal Andrea Stella had admitted during pre-season testing that McLaren had missed a number of deadlines on the MCL60 heading into testing,
MoreFollowing pre-season testing in Bahrain, it was clear that Red Bull were going to be the favourites heading into the first round of the season. While the energy drink giants were certainly predicted to win the Bahrain Grand Prix, they were not expected to dominate it in the fashion that they did. Max Verstappen took
MoreRed Bull’s driver pairing has very much been Max Verstappen as the undoubted number one with Sergio Perez as his wingman for the past two seasons. Perez has however claimed that heading into the 2023 season, he is more than capable of stepping out from Verstappen’s shadow and challenging the Dutchman for the championship. The
MoreRed Bull are seemingly in a league of their own following the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, with data having shown that the Austrians improved by almost eight-tenths per lap, during their first two stints in the race. Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen claimed a dominant victory in Bahrain, with it interestingly having been the 25-year-old’s
MoreFernando Alonso’s debut for Aston Martin was magical, with the 41-year-old having rolled back the years with a remarkable podium at the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend. Unlike in the past, Aston Martin’s podium wasn’t as a result of luck, but instead due to having exceptional pace. Alonso and Aston Martin looked strong during pre-season
MoreLast season’s Bahrain Grand Prix was an absolute dream for Haas, as Kevin Magnussen managed to finish in P5 on his second debut for the team after being called up at short notice to replace the sacked Nikita Mazepin. It looked as if the 2023 edition of the race could bear similar fruit for Haas,
MoreLance Stroll was many people’s Driver of the Day at last weekend’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, with the Canadian having defied the odds and competed, despite having broken his wrist and toe. Stroll was a huge doubt for last weekend’s Grand Prix, with the Aston Martin driver having crashed whilst cycling in Spain, resulting him
MoreFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff were in good spirits before their disappointing Bahrain Grand Prix, with Wolff having played with the Frenchman’s ear whilst he was giving an interview. Wolff and Vasseur have been seen in the paddock chatting together several times over the years, with Vasseur’s new job at
MoreAs many fans expected, Red Bull dominated the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the team securing a front row lockout in qualifying before bringing home a one-two finish in the race. The energy drink giants looked lightyears ahead of every other team on the grid, as Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez streaked away from their rivals
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