14:58
Any moment now…
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Five minutes away!
14:54
Christian Horner cracks a smile
14:52
Opening titles set the mood
14:49
Lando Norris: This could go either way
‘We’re just in a pack which is very close. I made a mistake and paid the price. It can easily go our way or easily someone else’s way. It makes our lfie tricky but should be exciting.’
14:47
Bahrain national anthem is played
14:45
George Russell: The conditions could cause some lock-ups!
14:43
Final preparations
14:41
Reasons to be excited!
14:38
McLaren's CEO: We can get a podium
‘I think we left a little bit of time on the table in qualifying. I don’t think a podium is out of reach.’
14:35
Nico Hulkenberg: We're aiming for the midfield
14:31
Spain's former king makes surprise entry
14:29
Neymar enjoys a Red Bull with drivers
14:23
Horner and Halliwell share a kiss
14:18
George Russell: 'I'll go for it at the first corner… that's our only chance!'
‘I’m feeling good. It’s a nice, amazing reminder of how special this sport is. We’ve had two, three months off, you’ve got the quaifying nerves, the anxiety of what’s to come. There’s nothing else in my life that gives me those feelings and excitment ahead of a session,’ he told Sky Sports.
To get a P3 was a great result.
If there’s an opportunity on lap one, turn one, I’ll go for it. I think that’s our only chance. We’ve got to be realistic. They won almost every race last year.
14:15
Neymar is shepherded around Sakhir… and meets Yuki Tsunoda!
14:13
Geri Halliwell soaks up the conversation
14:10
Daniel Ricciardo: I'm 'grumpy at myself' after qualifying!
14:07
A reminder of today's grid
14:04
Spiderman casts his web over Bahrain
14:01
Horner and Halliwell continue to mingle
13:59
Martin Brundle: Fred Vasseur might actually prefer the calm Ferrari set-up he has… without Lewis Hamilton!
‘A part of him would be happier with the calm set-up he’s got with Sainz and Leclerc,’ Brundle said.
Naomi Schiff wants Charles leclerc to take a big name joining in the right way. She said: ‘I think he [Leclerc] is going to have to see this in a positive light. Lewis comes with a huge amount of experience and has a lot to bring to the team that can help him move forward.’
Damon Hill: ‘As for Carlos going to the Mercedes, I think the idea of Toto taking a driver who’s been booted out of Ferrari unceremoniously, I don’t know if he can get his head around that.’
Brundle: ‘How about Verstappen leaves Red Bull in all the melee!’
13:54
A wide shot of the 'school photo'
13:52
Fancy a catch-up on Horner?
13:48
Daniel Ricciardo gets locked in
13:43
Max Verstappen: The top eight or nine cars are much closer
‘Everyone is just looking forward to do the race now. We’ve done a lot of laps, preparation, long runs,’ Max Verstappen told Sky Sports.
‘It feels like the top eight or nine cars are a lot closer and that’s great to see. I do think it’s going to be quite an interesting race.
‘We have quite a few options we can do as a team [in terms of strategy] so we’ll have a look.’
13:41
Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell hold hands in exclusive video
13:39
School photo time!
13:36
Sky Sports pundits give their initial thoughts on Ferrari's chances
13:33
More snaps of Halliwell and Horner
13:31
Aadam Patel brings unique shots
13:30
Horner and Halliwell present united front
13:22
Geri Halliwell holds hands with Christian Horner in F1 paddock
13:18
David Croft sees a chance for Ferrari
13:17
An encouraging stat ahead of the race
13:15
Still deep in discussions
13:10
Future team-mates conspire
13:07
Where's Geri?
13:04
'The start of a gruelling first five or six races'
13:01
A day of razor-thin margins
12:56
The ULTIMATE guide to an F1 car
12:54
… And one very happy man!
12:52
One very harried man
12:50
Action pending…
12:48
Preparations in full swing
12:45
JONATHAN McEVOY: Christian Horner and the curious case of Geri's arrival: Alleged texts. Netflix cameras everywhere. This will be the most photographed event in F1 history. And the most brazen
12:39
Lawrence Stroll strolls through the paddock
12:34
Damon Hill comments on the Christian Horner scandal
12:33
Guenther Steiner plods around the paddock
12:29
WATCH: Jonathan McEvoy brings us the latest from Bahrain
12:27
Max Verstappen: F1 texts scandal is not our business!
12:24
Nico Hulkenberg grins
12:22
Toto Wolff opens up on mental health in Mercedes
12:19
Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon soak up the adulation
12:15
Good vibes in the Mercedes camp
12:10
George's duo of doting fans arrive
12:08
Highlights of Martin Brundle's 2023 grid walks
12:03
FIA boss: Horner controversy is DAMAGING the sport
11:59
Romain Grosjean attends race after horrific 2020 crash engulfed him in flames
11:55
CONFIRMED: Geri Halliwell will attend today's Grand Prix
11:51
Geri Halliwell flew in to Bahrain on Thursday
11:46
Geri Halliwell WILL attend today's race
11:45
Sergio Perez wears stony expression
11:41
EXCLUSIVE: Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner's marriage is 'now in question'
11:36
A tight race?
11:32
Max Verstappen DIDN'T expect his F1 pole
11:29
F1 stars return to their roots with karting
11:26
Fresh wheels
11:23
IAN HERBERT: Christian Horner couldn't do what Geri told him to. He struts around like the cock of the walk. Now this grubby text scandal has left a stain on F1
11:19
Fernando Alonso grows a beard… and much, much more
11:16
Max Verstappen stares us down
11:10
Thumb up from George
11:08
Red Bull's future engine supplier, Ford, remain tight-lipped
11:05
Valtteri Bottas or 80s pop star?
11:01
Nico Hulkenberg poses with fans
10:57
A frightening view!
10:53
Enough about scooters…
10:50
Lewis Hamilton experiments with a new vehicle
10:47
Duke of Richmond hopes for a princely day
10:45
Fanfare for Piastri and Tsunoda
10:42
Christian Horner dappled in sunlight
10:40
Lewis Hamilton oozes class
10:39
How would you describe F1 to a five-year-old?
10:33
Martin Brundle laments 'very sad' situation
10:30
Geri Halliwell's 'crisis talks'
10:26
Red Bull elders swoop in
10:23
No fine French vintage for Pierre
10:18
Williams principal arrives
10:13
George Russell rocks up
10:10
Christian Horner arrives
10:10
A penny for your thoughts, Lando?
10:07
A familiar face bounds in
10:04
A closer look at the Red Bull civil war
10:01
Sparks ready to fly
09:59
Is Christian Horner going to be there?
09:54
And… what about the racing?
09:53
The leaked texts that sent F1 into overdrive
09:50
What's all this Horner stuff about?
09:45
Welcome to a season opening like no other
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Opening titles set the mood
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Spain's former king makes surprise entry
-
Neymar enjoys a Red Bull with drivers
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Horner and Halliwell share a kiss
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Martin Brundle: Fred Vasseur might actually prefer the calm Ferrari set-up he has… without Lewis Hamilton!
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Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell hold hands in exclusive video
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Horner and Halliwell present united front
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Geri Halliwell holds hands with Christian Horner in F1 paddock
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The ULTIMATE guide to an F1 car
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Damon Hill comments on the Christian Horner scandal
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George's duo of doting fans arrive
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FIA boss: Horner controversy is DAMAGING the sport
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CONFIRMED: Geri Halliwell will attend today's Grand Prix
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Geri Halliwell WILL attend today's race
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IAN HERBERT: Christian Horner couldn't do what Geri told him to. He struts around like the cock of the walk. Now this grubby text scandal has left a stain on F1
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Lewis Hamilton experiments with a new vehicle
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Lewis Hamilton oozes class
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Martin Brundle laments 'very sad' situation
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Geri Halliwell's 'crisis talks'
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Christian Horner arrives
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The leaked texts that sent F1 into overdrive
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What's all this Horner stuff about?
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Welcome to a season opening like no other