15:54
The floodlights are on
The sun has now set over the Bahrain International Circuit and the floodlights are coming on towards Practice 2. The second session will be the one that should give the teams and drivers more insight going into qualifying and the race.
15:46
Hulkenberg in midfield
Nico Hülkenberg was the only remaining German driver to take 14th position in the Haas this afternoon. Teammate Kevin Magnussen, on the other hand, made it into the top ten on the soft. Both rely solely on the softest compound. Alpine and Williams did not drive the soft compound yet.
15:38
Ferrari and Mercedes without soft
The comparison between Red Bull and Ferrari and Mercedes was not really given in the first practice session. While Red Bull drove the softest compound, Ferrari and Mercedes only used the medium tire for the first 60 minutes on Friday. Charles Leclerc achieved a very good result with fifth place.
15:31
Sergio Pérez leads 1st practice session
Formula 1 is picking up speed again and the first practice session of the new season took place this afternoon. Sergio Pérez had the best time in it. With a time of 1:32.758, the Mexican was able to place himself well ahead of Fernando Alonso, who confirmed his good performance from the test days. Max Verstappen finished third after not being entirely happy with his car’s set-up. Lando Norris took fourth place from McLaren.
15:11
Welcome to the 2nd training session!
Welcome back to the first Formula 1 weekend in 2023. At 4:00 p.m. the 2nd practice session over 60 minutes is on the schedule.