F1 LIVE: Hamilton and Verstappen back on track in Bahrain testing

Hamilton opens up on plans to remain in F1 ahead of new season

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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are back on track today as pre-season testing gets underway. Teams will enjoy over 25 hours of running across the next three days in the only chance to prepare their machines for the first race.

Constructors are only allowed to run one car with drivers splitting duties between them.

Express Sport will keep you updated with everything that happens at the Sakhir International Circuit on day one.

KEY EVENTS

  • Red flag early on07:08

    • Lewis Hamilton ‘thinking of retiring’ from F1

    Damon Hill has claimed Lewis Hamilton is “thinking of retiring” from F1.

    Hamilton is targeting a new multi-year deal at Mercedes with the Silver Arrows hinting they have had first talks.

    However, Hill believes Hamilton could have a plan for his F1 exit despite wanting to stay in the sport for now.

    He explained: He’s thinking about retiring already

    “At 38, he’s already talked about being one of the oldest guys. You’ve got Fernando Alonso out there at 41. You’re looking towards the end of your career.”

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    Red flag early on

    The session has been suspended less than ten minutes into day one.

    Felipe Drugovich’s Aston Martin has stopped on the exit of turn four after a reliability issue.

    The Brazilian is stepping in for Lance Stroll after the Canadian was injured earlier this week.

    Haas launch new car

    Haas have officially pulled the covers off their new VF-23 machine ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain.

    The car resembles the Ferrari sidepod design while also copying a two-tier step section at the front of the floor that the Scuderia used in 2022.

    Haas had officially unveiled their 2023 livery but had not launched their actual race car. 

    However, the new design was spotted at Silverstone in a shakedown event last week.

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