Formula 1

Formula 1’s first representative practice session of 2024 featured an unusual final classification, with Mercedes locking out the top-two spots, four different constructors’ in the top-five and the best Red Bull only sixth. But how much can we read into any of that?

Fernando Alonso was left “happy” – and a little surprised – with Aston Martin’s performance in Thursday practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the Spaniard ending the second session in third place on the timesheets.

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have declared themselves happy with their opening day of competitive running in 2024 at the Bahrain International Circuit – while admitting that the pace of rivals Mercedes had been an eye-opener.

Max Verstappen has given his assessment of Red Bull’s start to the 2024 season after a low key showing during Thursday’s pair of practice sessions at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Lewis Hamilton says he was taken by surprise after topping the timesheets on the opening day of action at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the Briton suggesting that Mercedes still have “work to do” to match the long run pace of Red Bull.

The McLaren drivers cut contrasting figures in Bahrain after the opening two practice sessions, with an obvious spring in Oscar Piastri’s step while his team mate Lando Norris seemed slightly more downbeat. That was no real surprise, with the Aussie winding up solidly in the top 10 in FP2 while Norris propped up the field in P20.

Lewis Hamilton led his team mate George Russell as the Mercedes pair set the pace in FP2 for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

After the first day of practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, it was Lewis Hamilton who set the pace to kick off the 2024 F1 season.

Lewis Hamilton ended the opening day of action at the Bahrain Grand Prix on top after setting the fastest lap in the second free practice hour, leading team mate George Russell in a Mercedes one-two.

Kush Maini made a brilliant start to the 2024 season by taking his maiden pole position in Formula 2 ahead of his Invicta Racing teammate Gabriel Bortoleto.

Live coverage of Thursday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir.

It was PREMA Racing and Dino Beganovic that won the first pole position of the year, sealing P1 with a 1:46.431 for the top spot in the final moments of the session.

After a few days off, drivers and teams will head back to the Bahrain International Circuit for the 2024 season opener – but what does the weather have in store this week?

Daniel Ricciardo has become the first driver to lead a practice session in the 2024 F1 season, having set the pace in Free Practice 1 at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Daniel Ricciardo and the rebranded RB team set the pace in the opening free practice session of the 2024 season at the Bahrain International Circuit, leading the way from McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri amid a mixture of run plans.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is here, so it’s time to get your F1 Fantasy teams in tip top shape for the season ahead before qualifying begins on Friday. If you can’t quite decide who to pick, and there are some tough choices, our F1 TV line-up have shared some of their tips for 2024.

Live coverage of Thursday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir.

Pirelli have become the first company to produce a complete range of FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) - certified tyres for motorsport, with all the tyres used in the F1 world championship this year set to be marked with the FSC logo, marking a significant moment in the manufacturer’s sustainability journey.

After a busy winter break, Formula 1 is officially back for the first race of the 2024 season, the Bahrain Grand Prix. But before the action kicks off on track, our Weekend Warm-up crew are on hand to discuss all the big topics from the paddock.

Lando Norris feels that McLaren have not made as much progress ahead of the 2024 season as he and the team would have liked, with the Briton admitting that the squad could potentially face some struggles at this weekend’s opening race in Bahrain.