Bahrain Grand Prix News
Formula 1 will stage three pre-season tests in the build-up to 2026's dramatic new rules era.
Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur has praised Lewis Hamilton's mindset after his improved race-day showing in Bahrain after qualifying disappointment.
George Russell believes Mercedes' performance in the heat of Bahrain bodes well for the rest of the F1 season, although has played down his title prospects.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko says he has "great concern" about Max Verstappen's future at the team.
Lewis Hamilton was positive over his prospects for this weekend's Saudi Arabian GP as he left Bahrain believing he has "figured out" how his Ferrari "likes to drive".
Lando Norris has opened up on his difficulties with McLaren's car that he believes mean he is currently operating "nowhere near the capability that I have".
Oscar Piastri completed a flawless victory as George Russell held off Lando Norris for second at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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A deflated and frustrated Lando Norris admitted he was "just not quick enough" after slumping to an unexpected sixth place on the Bahrain Grand Prix grid.
Lewis Hamilton apologised to his Ferrari team and admitted he is "not doing a good enough job" after qualifying ninth for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri took pole position in a dramatic end to qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix as championship leader Lando Norris was only sixth.
Oscar Piastri set a stunning pace to lead team-mate Lando Norris at the top of the timesheet as McLaren ominously blew away their opposition in final Bahrain practice.
Lando Norris attempted to play down McLaren's dominant-looking start to the Bahrain Grand Prix which left rivals convinced they are set to enjoy a big advantage.
Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris in a McLaren one-two while Lewis Hamilton was only eighth in his upgraded Ferrari in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Formula 1 will not return to V10 engines in the imminent future after a "productive" meeting was held between the FIA and teams on Friday.
World championship leader Lando Norris set the early pace for McLaren in a sweltering Practice One session at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Lando Norris has admitted McLaren need to take more risks in certain scenarios after reviewing how they lost out to Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz has hit out at the FIA for fining him after an upset stomach caused him to be "five seconds" late to the national anthem at last weekend's Japanese GP.
The FIA's deputy president for sport Robert Reid has resigned, citing a "standards breakdown" in Formula 1's governing body.
Formula 1 makes its annual trip to Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix and the first night race of the 2025 season.
| Fri 5th Dec | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 9:00am | 9:30am |
| Practice 2 | 12:45pm | 1:00pm |
| Sat 6th Dec | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 10:15am | 10:30am |
| Qualifying | 1:00pm | 2:00pm |
| Sun 7th Dec | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 11:30am | 1:00pm |
| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 230 |
| Fri 5th Dec | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 9:00am | 9:30am |
| Practice 2 | 12:45pm | 1:00pm |
| Sat 6th Dec | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 10:15am | 10:30am |
| Qualifying | 1:00pm | 2:00pm |
| Sun 7th Dec | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 11:30am | 1:00pm |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 230 |
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