Live: 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying | RaceFans Live

Follow the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session on RaceFans Live.

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McLaren comfortably quickest, Tsunoda last for Red Bull in final practice | Formula 1

Oscar Piastri completed a clean sweep of practice sessions for McLaren in Bahrain, beating team mate Lando Norris by six tenths of a second in the final hour of running.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/12/mclaren-comfortably-quickest-tsunoda-last-for-red-bull-in-final-practice/

Live: 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix third practice | RaceFans Live

Follow the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix third practice session on RaceFans Live.

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McLaren has to accept upsetting either of its drivers sometimes – Stella | Formula 1

McLaren's policy of supporting both its drivers' championship bids means either of them could be disadvantaged on occasions, team principal Andrea Stella acknowledged.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/12/mclaren-has-to-accept-upsetting-either-of-its-drivers-sometimes-stella/

McLaren’s huge lead in practice shows rivals haven’t turned up engines – Norris | Formula 1

Lando Norris dismissed the claim McLaren's pace in practice yesterday shows they are half a second per lap quicker than their rivals in Bahrain.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/12/mclarens-huge-lead-in-practice-shows-rivals-havent-turned-up-engines-norris/

Round-up: Haas hasn’t cured bouncing, Ben Sulayem on Middle East GPs and more | RaceFans Round-up

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Ferrari’s upgrade worked says Hamilton but Leclerc fears they aren’t fast enough | Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton was encouraged by the performance of Ferrari's upgraded floor after testing it for the first time in practice today.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/11/ferraris-upgrade-worked-says-hamilton-but-leclerc-fears-they-arent-fast-enough/

Red Bull over two seconds off 2024 pace on Friday: Bahrain practice data | 2025 Bahrain GP Friday practice data

Red Bull looked way off the pace after Friday practice in Bahrain, but as last weekend showed that doesn't mean they should be discounted.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/11/red-bull-over-two-seconds-off-2024-pace-on-friday-bahrain-practice-data/

Bahrain is ‘most difficult track for McLaren in first part of season’ – Stella | Formula 1

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella insists Bahrain will be a difficult venue for the team, despite their rivals talking up their potential.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/11/bahrain-is-most-difficult-track-for-mclaren-in-first-part-of-season-stella/

Piastri leads McLaren one-two as Alonso’s steering wheel comes off in practice | Formula 1

Oscar Piastri led a comfortable one-two for McLaren in the second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/11/piastri-leads-mclaren-one-two-as-alonsos-steering-wheel-comes-off-in-practice/

FIA confirms no major changes to F1 engine rules “for the 2026 cycle” | Formula 1

The FIA has confirmed the new power unit regulations it will introduce to Formula 1 next year are to remain in place for the current rules "cycle".

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/11/fia-confirms-no-major-changes-to-f1-engine-rules-for-the-2026-cycle/

Live: 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix second practice | RaceFans Live

Follow the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix second practice session on RaceFans Live.

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F1 ‘must avoid repeat of 2014’ with engine rules unlikely to change soon – Horner | Formula 1

F1 must prevent a repeat of 2014, when one manufacturer dominated the series, when it introduces new power units next year, says Christian Horner.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/11/f1-must-avoid-repeat-of-2014-with-engine-rules-unlikely-to-change-soon-horner/

Norris leads first practice, Tsunoda and Albon under investigation | Formula 1

Lando Norris led a hot opening practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix which resulted in two of his rivals facing investigation.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/11/norris-leads-first-practice-tsunoda-and-albon-under-investigation/

Sainz avoids investigation for swearing in FIA press conference | Formula 1

The Bahrain Grand Prix stewards will not investigate Carlos Sainz Jnr for swearing in the FIA's pre-race press conference yesterday.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/11/sainz-avoids-investigation-for-swearing-in-press-conference/

Live: 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix first practice | RaceFans Live

Follow the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix first practice session on RaceFans Live.

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First details of Ferrari’s Bahrain Grand Prix upgrade confirmed | Formula 1

The first details have emerged of the upgrade Ferrari has brought for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix after the team under-performed over the opening races of the new season.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/11/first-details-of-ferraris-bahrain-grand-prix-upgrade-confirmed/

F1 drivers have doubts over 2026 power units but not convinced by V10s either | Formula 1

Formula 1's new power unit rules have failed to win over all drivers, but they do not necessarily see V10s as a solution either.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/11/f1-drivers-have-doubts-over-2026-power-units-but-not-convinced-by-v10s-either/

Round-up: Antonelli ‘not named after Raikkonen’, ex-FIA CEO speaks out and more | RaceFans Round-up

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Verstappen ‘can test our car, I look forward to seeing his disappointment’ – Norris | Formula 1

Lando Norris rubbished Max Verstappen's claim that he would do much better in the McLaren than either of its current drivers.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/10/verstappen-can-test-our-car-i-look-forward-to-seeing-his-disappointment-norris/