Bahrain F1 testing 2023 - Day 1 results (Morning times)

Max Verstappen set the pace during the opening morning of pre-season testing in Bahrain.

23 February 2023

Max Verstappen topped the timesheets as the first session of F1 2023 pre-season testing got underway in Bahrain. The Red Bull driver set the pace with a lap of 1:32.959, as well as completing 71 laps during the morning. Carlos Sainz was 0.294 seconds behind in P2, while Alex Albon posted the third fastest time. A second session will take place in Bahrain at 12:15 GMT as part of the three-day test. Check out the morning's results below.

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