The successor to the most dominant Formula 1 car of all time has hit the track in testing at the Bahrain International Circuit today.
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Pictures: New views of Mercedes W15 running in Bahrain test
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes’ much-changed W15 has hit the track during pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Pictures: 2024 F1 pre-season testing day one: Bahrain
F1 pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of testing for the 2024 F1 season at the Sakhir Circuit in Bahrain. This gallery will be updated through the day.
Pictures: Haas VF-24 officially presented as testing begins in Bahrain
Formula 1
Posted onHaas officially presented their new chassis for the 2024 Formula 1 season ahead of the start of testing in Bahrain today.
Aston Martin won’t repeat sprint race upgrade mistake
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin won’t repeat sprint race upgrade mistake • Ferrari, Palou and Robb’s new liveries • Nobels gets F1 Academy seat
Driver line-up confirmed for sole pre-season F1 test
Formula 1
Posted onAll 10 Formula 1 teams have confirmed their driver line-ups for the opening day of this week’s test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
“Already a couple of steps improvement to last year”: RB 01’s first run in pictures
Formula 1
Posted onYuki Tsunoda said he “already felt a couple of steps improvement compared to last year” in his first run in the new RB 01 at Misano last week.
Red Bull must take time over Horner investigation to ensure fairness – Marko
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s handling of its investigation into allegations against team principal Christian Horner has been defended by its motorsport director Helmut Marko.
Ilott gets McLaren test call-up as team seeks substitute for Malukas
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren will run Callum Ilott in an IndyCar test this week as it seeks a substitute for injured driver David Malukas.
Who had a good winter? Will we have a title fight? 10 crucial F1 testing topics
Formula 1
Posted onWhen F1 field hit the track together on Wednesday many will be hoping to see signs of a more competitive championship ahead this year.
Perez predicts “jealousy” problems arising from Hamilton’s move to Ferrari
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s impending move to Ferrari could trigger problems within his Mercedes team this year, rival Sergio Perez has predicted.
F1’s latest sprint race change is logical but not more exciting – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen called Formula 1’s latest change to its sprint event format an improvement, though he still has little enthusiasm for them.
Red Bull celebrates its past at launch but Horner’s future remains the focus
News Focus
Posted onRed Bull confronted speculation with spectacle as they launched their 2024 Formula 1 car amid questions over team principal Christian Horner’s future.
First sprint race of 2024 F1 season gets 4am UK start time
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed all Formula 1 starting times for 2024, including the six sprint races, and moved the Las Vegas sessions earlier.
Verstappen rejects claims of rift with Horner
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has insisted his relationship with team principal Christian Horner is unchanged following speculation of a rift between the pair.
Verstappen and Horner praise Hamilton’s “brave” switch to Ferrari
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari in 2025 has been praised by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Christian Horner.
Verstappen hails “aggressive” new RB20 as Red Bull mimics Mercedes
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen described Red Bull’s approach to its RB20 is an example of the “controlled aggressiveness” he appreciates in the team.
Horner: Investigation a ‘distraction’ but it’s ‘business as normal’ for Red Bull
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner insists it is “business as normal” for his team as they prepare for the new season while he faces an investigation into his conduct.
Ferrari explain why their change of car concept only went so far
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari technical director Enrico Cardile explains how they tried to retain the strengths of last year’s car while improving its drive-ability.
Big gains from in-season upgrades unlikely in 2024, McLaren believe
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren do not believe it will be possible to replicate the large steps forward they made with in-season upgrades last year.