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Verstappen Shines in F1 Preseason Testing: A Dominant Start to 2024

Christian Horner - F1 - Ferrari - Max Verstappen - Preseason Testing - Red Bull

Max Verstappen's impressive performance in F1 preseason testing has fans buzzing! Find out the latest results and updates here.

Max Verstappen has once again showcased his dominance in Formula One's preseason testing, setting the pace on the opening day in Bahrain. The Red Bull driver finished ahead of competitors like Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz, proving his consistency and skill on the track. With the new-look Red Bull RB20 making waves, all eyes are on Verstappen as he continues to set impressive lap times.

As fans eagerly keep track of the F1 schedule, the anticipation builds for the upcoming races. Verstappen's lead on the first day of testing has set the tone for what promises to be an exciting 2024 season. The results from the Bahrain International Circuit have fans and analysts alike speculating on the potential outcomes of the races ahead.

Christian Horner, the Red Bull team principal, is under investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior, adding a layer of drama to the F1 community. The scrutiny on Horner and the response from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff highlight the intense competition and behind-the-scenes dynamics in the sport.

In a surprising turn of events, ex-Ferrari F1 boss Mattia Binotto has secured a new job post his departure from Ferrari in 2022. This development adds an intriguing element to the F1 landscape, leaving fans curious about Binotto's next steps and potential impact in the racing world.

Did you know that Max Verstappen finished the first day of testing over a second clear of his closest competitor, showcasing his dominating performance? Additionally, the investigation into Christian Horner's behavior has sparked discussions about professionalism in the sport, shedding light on the broader issues within the F1 community.

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Business as usual: Verstappen dominates F1 preseason testing ... (ESPN)

Max Verstappen finished the opening day of Formula One's preseason testing in the same place he finished last year's championship -- comfortably clear of ...

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F1 Testing 2024: Max Verstappen quickest on Day One in Bahrain in ... (Sky Sports)

New-look Red Bull RB20 makes the headlines on the track and on the timesheet with Max Verstappen finishing the first day ahead of Lando Norris and Carlos ...

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What time is F1 today? | Actual F1 schedule of today (RacingNews365)

What time is F1 today? Stay updated with today's F1 schedule. The most actual overview of Formula 1.

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F1 2024 pre-season testing: Day 1 results (RacingNews365)

Check out the results from the day of Formula 1 pre-season testing from the Bahrain International Circuit!

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F1 testing 2024: Max Verstappen ends Day 1 with big gap to F1 ... (PlanetF1)

We've now had our first day of pre-season F1 testing for the 2024 season, and isn't it great to have the sport back again?

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F1 testing results: Max Verstappen tops opening day of 2024 pre ... (autosport.com)

2024 Bahrain F1 test, Day 1 results: ; 2, Lando Norris, Mclaren, 1:32.484s, +1.140s ; 3, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, 1:32.584s, +1.240s ...

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2024 Bahrain F1 test: Verstappen heads first day by 1.1s from Norris (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

On the first of three testing days ahead of next week's season opener at the same venue, Verstappen finished over a second clear of the competition after ...

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All you need to know about 2024 F1 testing day one (The Race)

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen dominated the opening day of 2024 pre-season testing in Bahrain for his Red Bull team.

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Christian Horner: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says investigation into ... (Sky Sports)

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is subject of investigation launched by the F1 teams Austrian parent company following allegations of inappropriate ...

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Wolff says F1 figures should live up to role model status amid Horner ... (autosport.com)

Red Bull's Austrian parent company instigated an investigation into team boss Horner after allegations of inappropriate behaviour were made by a female ...

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F1 pre-season testing: Max Verstappen more than a second clear on ... (BBC Sport)

The three-time world champion was 1.14 seconds quicker than McLaren's Lando Norris in second, with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz 0.1secs behind in third. Lap times in ...

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Ex-Ferrari F1 boss Binotto secures new job (RacingNews365)

Mattia Binotto departed Ferrari at the end of the 2022 season but the Italian has now secured a new position.

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Verstappen sets ominous pace as F1 starts testing in Bahrain (Reuters)

Triple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen set an ominous pace as Red Bull, dominant last year, picked up where they left off on the first day of ...

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Verstappen dominates testing as Wolff says Horner probe 'issue for ... (FRANCE 24)

The Red Bull driver was more than a second faster than Lando Norris in a McLaren with Carlos Sainz, about to start his final year as a Ferrari driver, ...

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Wolff says Horner case needs transparency and an issue for all F1 (Reuters)

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said an inquiry into the conduct of Red Bull boss Christian Horner raised issues for Formula One as a whole and needed to be ...

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Verstappen remains fastest in F1 (RNZ)

Triple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen set an ominous pace as Red Bull picked up where they left off on the first day of pre-season testing.

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What we learned on day one of 2024 F1 testing in Bahrain (autosport.com)

The opening day of pre-season testing ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 campaign ended in unsurprising fashion, as Max Verstappen comfortably led Wednesday's session ...

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IN PHOTOS: Every 2024 F1 car on track during pre-season testing in ... (F1Passion)

Formula 1 returned to action at the Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday as all 10 cars hit the track for the start of 2024 pre-season testing.

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LIVE: 2024 F1 Pre-season testing - Day 2 (RacingNews365)

On Wednesday, he clocked over 140 laps - nearly three race distances in the RB20 ending nearly a second clear of nearest challenger Lando Norris in the McLaren, ...

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F1 Testing Day One: New Red Bull RB20 the talk of first morning as ... (Sky Sports)

F1 2024 is go with the first four hours of track running completed at the three-day Bahrain test; Red Bulls RB20 and Mercedes W15 early talking points as ...

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Live: F1 Bahrain pre-season test - Day 2 (autosport.com)

The 2024 F1 season has arrived with pre-season testing in Bahrain. All 10 teams have completed their launches and are trying to use as much track time as ...

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2024 F1 pre-season testing: Everything you need to know (Aston Martin F1 Team)

All you need to know about the three-day 2024 Formula One pre-season test in Bahrain, with updates at the end of each day's running in the desert and ...

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F1 Testing 2024 LIVE: Follow all the latest updates from Day 2 in ... (PlanetF1)

F1 testing 2024 day 2 live blog. Follow all the action with us from the second day of pre-season testing from Bahrain. Welcome back ...

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Former FIA sporting director Nielsen returns to F1 in consultancy role (autosport.com)

Nielsen is present in the Bahrain paddock wearing an F1 shirt, although he does not have an official full-time title. A former policeman, the highly ...

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A driver's guide to F1 pre-season testing (Aston Martin F1 Team)

Up to the test. Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Test and Reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne provides an illuminating and must-read guide to pre-season ...

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F1 teams experiment with new rules (RacingNews365)

The teams were seen testing some new driver aids as part of a new rule that will be introduced by the FIA, in light of the extreme conditions experienced at ...

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F1 testing 2024: Pre-season session timings in Bahrain and how to ... (The Independent)

The 2024 Formula 1 season starts this week with pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit – just a week before the first race of the season at ...

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F1 2024 pre-season testing: Day 2 morning results (RacingNews365)

Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on top of the timesheets on the second morning of the F1 pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit as a red flag ...

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Drain cover chaos hits F1 again as testing cancelled after Lewis ... (The Independent)

Lewis Hamilton, driving in the W15 for the first time ahead of his final season with Mercedes, ran over the loose cover on the edge of the kerb at turn 11.

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F1 Testing results 2024 - Day 2 (Bahrain International Circuit) (PlanetF1)

After Max Verstappen set the pace on the first day, here are the latest results from the second day of F1 testing in Bahrain.

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2024 Bahrain F1 test: Leclerc quickest as red flag cuts running short (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The second morning of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain ended prematurely after an issue with the kerbs caused red flags to fly shortly after the two-hour ...

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Second day of 2024 F1 testing halted in Bahrain - all you need to know (The Race)

The second day of Formula 1's sole 2024 pre-season test in Bahrain was prematurely halted in the morning. Here's all you need to know:

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F1 live: Day 2 of Bahrain testing as it happens (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Follow the live action as the Formula 1 Bahrain pre-season test continues on Thursday.

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F1 testing 2024 day two LIVE: Pre-season lap times, schedule and ... (The Independent)

The 2024 Formula 1 season starts this week with pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit – just a week before the first race of the season at ...

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Loose drain cover damages Ferrari floor, halts F1 testing (Reuters)

Formula One testing in Bahrain was halted on Thursday after Charles Leclerc's Ferrari was damaged by a drain cover that came loose.

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F1 testing hit by red flag for broken drain cover (RacingNews365)

It is the first red flag of pre-season testing mid-way through the morning session on Day 2.

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2024 Bahrain F1 test: Leclerc top as morning session cut short (autosport.com)

The second morning of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain has been ended prematurely after a loose drain cover caused red flags to fly shortly after the two ...

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Alonso pokes fun at Russell over Mercedes '$200m' F1 budget (RacingNews365)

With the budget cap set at $135 million, Alonso couldn't help but make a joke with Russell over Mercedes' margins.

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Christian Horner wants F1 Red Bull future resolved 'as soon as ... (The Guardian)

Christian Horner wants his Red Bull future to be resolved 'as soon as possible' as the embattled team principal fights to save his Formula One career.

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F1 testing: Ferrari forced to change floor on Charles Leclerc's car ... (Sky Sports)

Ferrari were forced to change the floor on Charles Leclercs floor after a loose drain cover damaged the Sf-24; the morning session one the second day of ...

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F1 world champions to have never driven for Ferrari (autosport.com)

Since then, Verstappen has become one of F1's all-time greats, clinching three world championships and setting many records along the way, including most ...

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F1 2024 pre-season testing: Day 2 results (RacingNews365)

Check out the results from the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing from the Bahrain International Circuit!

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F1 testing: Carlos Sainz fastest for Ferrari on Day Two in Bahrain as ... (Sky Sports)

Carlos Sainz topped day two of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain for Ferrari; Red Bulls Sergio Perez was second ahead of the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton; ...

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F1 testing results: Ferrari's Sainz tops second day in Bahrain (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The debris was struck by both the Ferrari driver and Hamilton, causing a red flag. 2024 Bahrain F1 test, Day 2 results: Pos, Driver, Team, Time ...

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F1 Testing 2024: Ferrari strike back at Red Bull as Carlos Sainz sets ... (PlanetF1)

Day 2 of Bahrain testing belonged to Carlos Sainz and Ferrari, putting serious doubt into the 'Max Verstappen is Champion already' theory.

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F1 – Sainz quickest on day two of Bahrain test ahead of Pérez ... (FIA)

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz went quickest on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, beating Red Bull Racing's ...

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2024 Bahrain F1 test: Sainz fastest as day two ends under red flag (autosport.com)

Carlos Sainz fired Ferrari to the top of the timesheets after a disrupted second day of 2024 Formula 1 winter testing in Bahrain. · Be part of Autosport ...

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F1 pre-season testing: George Russell says Red Bull are 'a step ... (BBC News)

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz set the pace on the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, from Red Bull's Sergio Perez and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. Sainz beat ...

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Brown: Horner investigation 'not the headlines F1 need' (RacingNews365)

The McLaren boss has responded to the ongoing investigation into Christian Horner, who denies all allegations.

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How Horner handled his first official F1 media duties amid Red Bull ... (autosport.com)

Christian Horner declined to comment on allegations made against him by a female employee during his first official Formula 1 press conference since Red Bull ...

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Bullish Lewis Hamilton doubles down on George Russell's positive ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Lewis Hamilton has shared another positive assessment of Mercedes' new F1 car, describing it as a “clear improvement” over its predecessor and “much nicer ...

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The key takeaways from Day 2 of F1 testing in Bahrain (RacingNews365)

After George Russell gave the W15 its testing debut on Wednesday, Lewis Hamilton took over driving duties for the second day of action. Mercedes is looking to ...

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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell find new Mercedes 2024 F1 car ... (Sky Sports)

Mercedes drivers in agreement about the improved handling and balance from the teams all-new 2024 car; Russell says the W15 is not the diva of the past two ...

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David Croft to miss first F1 races as Sky commentator (autosport.com)

Croft has also missed this year's pre-season test in Bahrain, having previously been a part of the commentary team in recent years since F1 started to live ...

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Wolff hints at talks over F1 governance changes (RacingNews365)

Teams, FOM and the FIA will need to agree on the parameters of the new Concorde Agreement by the end of next season.

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LIVE: 2024 F1 Pre-season testing - Day 3 (RacingNews365)

Follow the final day of F1 pre-season testing live from Bahrain with the RacingNews365 live blog!

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F1 Testing 2024 LIVE: Follow updates from the final day in Bahrain (PlanetF1)

1 Carlos SAINZ Ferrari 1:31.247 11 laps · 2 Lando NORRIS McLaren +0.861 7 · 3 Alexander ALBON Williams +2.601 8 · 4 Sergio PEREZ Red Bull Racing +3.543 8 · 5 Kevin ...

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F1 testing: Ferrari's Sainz quickest as teams prepare to switch drivers (BBC Sport)

Only Lance Stroll in the Aston Martin, Alpine Esteban Ocon and the Haas of Kevin Magnussen remain on track now. A full pre-season testing will be welcomed ...

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F1 testing: Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes W15 verdict and what we ... (The Independent)

The Mercedes star sees improvement this season, while Carlos Sainz dazzled in the Ferrari on day two.

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F1 testing hit by second red flag for another broken drain cover (RacingNews365)

The second red flag of pre-season testing has occurred in the early stages of the morning session on the final day.

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What we learned on day two of 2024 F1 testing in Bahrain (autosport.com)

An eventful second day of running in Bahrain Formula 1 pre-season testing ended with Ferrari leading the charge with Carlos Sainz. Here's everything we learned ...

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F1 news: Lewis Hamilton calls the W15 'nicer to drive' at F1 pre ... (SB Nation)

Mercedes tapped George Russell for the entire first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing on Wednesday. Russell completed 122 laps over the two sessions, ...

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2024 F1 pre-season testing: what we learned from Day 2 (Motor Sport)

A red flag on Day 2 of F1 pre-season testing brought the morning to an early close, but extended afternoon session brought plenty of running to analyse.

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Fresh Bahrain F1 2024 testing disruption as curse of the drain ... (PlanetF1)

It did not take long for the red flags to reappear on the third and final day of Bahrain F1 2024 testing due to further drain cover troubles.

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