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Bull runs, a Mercedes farewell tour, driver churn: Formula One storylines to keep an eye on

Formula One faced a crisis in 2020, but a documentary series sparked a resurgence, setting the stage for the 2024 season.

The Hindu

Mercedes dialled out qualifying pace to boost F1 race chances

However, the squad feels that moving away from the strong single-lap form that helped Lewis Hamilton and George Russell top Thursday practice was essential to give it a decent chance in Saturday’s race.

Motorsport

Verstappen: Red Bull continuous gains key to beating Ferrari to Bahrain F1 pole

Although Red Bull had been predicted to resume its 2023 dominance after testing, Verstappen had not headlined any of the sessions leading up to the final stage of qualifying as Ferrari and Mercedes largely took the limelight. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc headed Q1 and Q2 respectively, but the Ferrari…

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Max Verstappen blocks out drama to claim pole at Bahrain F1 Grand Prix

With all the attention on the Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, the world champion made the perfect start to his title defence

The Guardian - UK

Alonso: Aston Martin's F1 qualifying pace a "massive surprise"

In an extremely tight Q3 field, Alonso's 1m29.542s yielded him sixth on Saturday's grid.

Autosport

Mercedes dialled out qualifying pace to boost Bahrain F1 race chances

Autosport

Russell: Mercedes made "big step forward" with F1 qualifying pace

While Charles Leclerc was unable to repeat his session-topping Q2 time, clearing the way for Max Verstappen to grab pole position, Russell led the Mercedes charge by running third fastest.

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Polestar 2 (2024) review: an affordable and great-looking EV

With Android Automotive built-in and a stylish design, this electric car is still turning heads

Verstappen On Pole In Bahrain In Boost To Red Bull And Horner

Max Verstappen's quest for a fourth consecutive Formula One world championship began in style on Friday with the Red Bull ace claiming pole for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

International Business Times

Fines, penalties and pain: When driver racewear goes bad

Over the years, many drivers have struck trouble with their race garments and helmets, or been fined for using the wrong or unapproved type. Starting with Logano, here are five famous instances.

Autosport

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc to first pole of 2024

The reigning champion had taken a back seat during the opening two stages of qualifying but, when it came down to Q3, he set a demanding benchmark of a 1m29.421s - and then beat his own effort amid the final runs to settle on a 1m29.179s.

Autosport

2024 F1 Bahrain GP qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole

Verstappen will start ahead of Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and George Russell (Mercedes) after the one-hour qualifying session, which is split into three segments with five cars each being knocked out in Q1 and Q2 before the top-10 shootout of Q3.

Autosport

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc, Russell to first pole of 2024

The reigning champion had taken a back seat during the opening two stages of qualifying but, when it came down to Q3, he set a demanding benchmark of 1m29.421s - and then beat his own effort amid the final runs to settle on a 1m29.179s.

Motorsport

How to watch an F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream 2024

Here's how to watch a Bahrain Grand Prix live stream 2024 from anywhere – can any of the teams' winter upgrades match Red Bull's domination?

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F1 Bahrain GP: Sainz tops FP3 from Alonso, Verstappen

A flurry of final hot-laps interspersed among the final 10 minutes created a changing order after the Red Bulls moved to the top for a short spell, Verstappen capturing a 1m31.062s over team-mate Sergio Perez.

Autosport

F1 Bahrain GP: Sainz beats Alonso, Verstappen to top FP3

A flurry of final hot-laps interspersed among the final 10 minutes created a changing order after the Red Bulls moved to the top for a short spell, Max Verstappen capturing a 1m31.062s over team-mate Sergio Perez.

WhatToWatch

How to watch Bahrain Grand Prix online: stream F1 2024 from around the world

Formula One is back for its 2024 season, with the Bahrain Grand Prix marking the first of 24 races. Here's how to watch all the action unfold.

Motorsport

Engine mode hid Red Bull's real pace in Bahrain F1 practice

Max Verstappen finished half a second adrift in sixth in Thursday's FP2, which was held in similar night-time conditions as qualifying and the race, with team-mate Sergio Perez a further three tenths behind in 10th. Meanwhile, Mercedes stole the headlines with a 1-2 for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. But…

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Wolff supports idea of “reset” to Formula 1 rules on team alliances

McLaren boss Zak Brown has been vocal in his desire to see F1 revise the rules surrounding customer car parts and team alliances from 2026, amid unease he has about the relationship between Red Bull and RB.

Autosport

Leclerc: Mercedes F1 one-lap pace “a bit of a surprise"

Mercedes had a low-key test at Sakhir in terms of outright pace, but the Brackley team topped the times in FP2, with Lewis Hamilton ahead of George Russell.

Motorsport

F1 Bahrain GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, TV channel

As part of the new schedule for Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs, qualifying for the race will take place on Friday evening instead of Saturday.

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What might have killed the Apple Car and why the company was right to pivot

Apple has halted its shadowy Project Titan, the deeply secret attempt to bring the Californian giant into the world of mass mobility. We ask why, and what it all means

Motorsport

What we learned from Thursday F1 Bahrain GP practice

So, it begins. Formula 1's 2024 season has now officially kicked off after the opening two free practice sessions in Bahrain, albeit in an atypical Thursday slot, the opening two of races in the Middle East have been shuffled back by a day each to ensure that the F1 rounds…

The Guardian - UK

Mercedes and Hamilton shine in Bahrain to hint at F1 drama ahead

Red Bull wanted a return to normality after Christian Horner was cleared only for leaked messages to reignite controversy

Autosport

What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Bahrain GP

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