What happened on the opening day of F1 2023 pre-season testing

What happened on the opening day of pre-season testing for F1 2023 in Bahrain?

23 Feb 2023
07:09
Describing the new RB19

"It looks very, very similar. There is a family resemblance," says Ted Kravitz.

07:09
Red Flag

Drugovich has stopped out on track in the Aston Martin.

The first stoppage of F1 2023.

07:06
Verstappen on top!

It's the reigning world champion who tops the timesheets with Verstappen leading the way.

Times don't mean too much at this point of the morning though... 

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07:01
Mercedes drivers ready for action

07:00
F1 testing is now underway!

The 2023 F1 season has finally started in Bahrain!

A busy track already with Russell, Zhou, Albon, Sainz and Tsunoda out there.

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06:59
All eyes on Russell

With just under two minutes to go, George Russell is already sitting at the end of the pit lane.

06:55
Five minutes to go

Pre-season testing 2023 kicks off at 7am! 

F1 show car. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations.- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com ©
F1 show car. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations.- www.xpbimages.com, EMail:…

06:46
Who will be driving on Day 1?

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen heads the full line-up on Day 1 in Bahrain.

Here's who else will be driving...

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One.- www.xpbimages.com, EMail:
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One.- www…

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06:44
Haas officially unveil their 2023 car in Bahrain

Nico Hulkenberg (GER), Haas F1 Team and Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Haas F1 Team Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One.-
Nico Hulkenberg (GER), Haas F1 Team and Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Haas F1 Team Formula 1 Testing,…

06:43
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After a long winter break, Crash.net is back for the 2023 F1 season with its very own live blog.

We will be covering all of the action from pre-season testing ahead of the new season.

Ferrari SF-23 pushed down the pit lane by mechanics. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One.- www.xpbimages.com,
Ferrari SF-23 pushed down the pit lane by mechanics. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day…

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