Formula 1

Red Bull appeared to be a class above the rest in pre-season testing, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez feeling instantly home in the RB20. A few others had plenty to smile about, too, but some were left craving more time and more mileage ahead of the season opener. So, for the first time this season, we’ve picked out four winners and four losers from three days of testing at the Bahrain International Circuit…

Valtteri Bottas believes the atmosphere within the Kick Sauber camp has changed for the better in recent times, describing team spirit as “the highest I have seen so far” under Andreas Seidl’s leadership.

Daniel Ricciardo has given his take on where RB might sit in the 2024 pecking order after an encouraging start to their preparations at last week’s pre-season test in Bahrain.

A news-filled winter gave way to three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain last week, and the first hints of what we can expect on track in 2024. As the new season prepares to get underway, here are a few of the talking points heading back to Sakhir...

Lewis Hamilton has heaped praise on the Mercedes workforce for their efforts over the winter and at last week’s pre-season test in Bahrain, which he described as “massively encouraging” for the team.

The 2024 F1 ACADEMY grid is now locked in with the confirmation that Nerea Martí will be contesting a sophomore campaign in the series, continuing with Campos Racing.

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that global fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger will become an Official Partner of F1 ACADEMY. As part of the landmark partnership, the brand will design one of the five designated partner liveries for the 2024 season.

Drive To Survive returned to Netflix this week, with the sixth season of the popular behind-the-scenes documentary series getting released to the world. Fresh from it hitting fans’ screens, we spoke with Executive Producer James Gay-Rees about how the latest instalment came together, the “brutal” editing process behind it and what the future for the series holds…

In a sport where drivers can regularly lose 2-4kg of fluid, burn through 1,500 calories and lose up to 5% body weight during races, maintaining peak physical condition becomes hugely important. And as well as strength and endurance, nutrition and hydration are key components in reaching peak performance – and staying there.

Carlos Sainz is planning to take his time in deciding his next move for his F1 future amid his impending departure from Ferrari at the end of 2024, with the Spaniard keen to select the option that will provide him with the best chance of becoming a world champion.

After a busy three days of action at the Bahrain International Circuit, F1 pre-season testing has come to a close. Before the cars return to the track for the first race of the campaign next week, let’s take a closer look at how each team performed with their new challengers…

Kevin Magnussen believes that the spirit within the Haas team is “very good” following changes over the winter that saw Ayao Komatsu replace Guenther Steiner as Team Principal.

Ten questions to see how much you know about the Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit...

Ten months, 24 races, five double-headers, three-triple headers – F1’s longest ever season promises to not only be one of its most hotly contested, but also one of the most physically and mentally demanding.

F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne was at the very first race in Bahrain, now two decades ago...

George Russell has expressed further optimism over the steps Mercedes appear to have made over the winter, but he still feels Red Bull will be the team to beat at the start of the 2024 season.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both namechecked Ferrari as well as Red Bull when pondering where McLaren might slot into the initial 2024 pecking order, believing that those two teams are a step ahead as things stand.

All three days of pre-season testing have now concluded, with the Bahrain Grand Prix just a week away, but which team has impressed you most ahead of the 2024 curtain-raiser?

After a somewhat low-key Tuesday and Wednesday, Mercedes emerged with the second-fastest time on the final day of pre-season testing.