After a long winter, the time has come to go racing again as the 2023 Formula 1 season kicks off with the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen began his title defence in style by claiming pole position in Saturday's qualifying. The Red Bull driver will be joined by teammate Sergio Perez on the front row of the grid.
Can Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz pose a challenge from the second row, or will the reigning champions take victory?
In the blog, we will provide you with the latest developments during the race in Bahrain. You can easily switch between live timing and the live blog via the tabs.
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