12:19
Hamilton goes quickest
Another good lap from Hamilton puts him top with a 1m32.555s, 0.176s ahead of Russell.
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23. Formula 1 World…
How qualifying for the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix unfolded
A recap of how qualifying for the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix unfolded as Max Verstappen claimed pole position.
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04 Mar 2023
12:14
Stroll takes to the top
On his new softs, Stroll goes 0.2s clear of Alonso at the top of the timesheets.
12:09
Only four cars on track
Sainz, Leclerc, Hulkenberg and Magnussen
12:02
Verstappen team radio
"I have no grip, no grip."
12:01
Order with 30 minutes to go
Alonso, Hamilton, Sainz, Leclerc, Verstappen, Ocon, Bottas, Gasly, Albon and Perez.
12:00
On track in FP3
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL60. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1,…
11:56
Current top 10
Alonso, Hamilton, Sainz, Leclerc, Verstappen, Ocon, Bottas, Albon, Perez and Piastri.
11:55
A mighty lap
Verstappen goes fifth on the hards, 0.5s off.
Very strong lap considering the time delta between the hards and the softs.
11:54
Red Bulls are on the hards
An unusual run plan.
11:53
Alonso goes clear
He's 0.3s ahead of Hamilton on the softs.
Further confirmation of Aston Martin's pace in Bahrain.
11:52
Eyes on Alonso
He goes quickest in the first sector.
11:51
Good laps from the Alfas
Bottas and Zhou slot into fifth and sixth respectively.
Ocon goes fourth now ahead of them for Alpine.
11:48
Stroll's first lap
Stroll slots into fifth, 0.6s down on Hamilton.
Looked to be a scrappy lap from the Aston Martin.
11:46
Sainz slots into P2
Sainz goes second, less than tenth off Hamilton.
11:43
Leclerc goes P2
He's just 0.066s behind Hamilton after running on the softs.
11:43
Hamilton goes clear
Hamilton beats Russell by nearly 0.6s to go quickest of all.
Leclerc is on course to take P1, though.
11:41
Both Mercs are on track
Hamilton and Russell are out there on the softs.
11:39
10 minutes in
Norris is on top with a 1m34.633s, 1.5s ahead of Hulkenberg.
11:36
The reigning champion
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1,…
11:33
A slow start
Norris is the only driver out on track.
11:32
Final practice is underway
FP3 is now underway. 60 minutes of more running.
11:26
Not long to go
Final practice kicks off in just over three minutes!
10:53
El Plan
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship,…
10:48
Things don't look good for Mercedes
More from Hamilton on their struggles...
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…
10:47
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