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Posting headline lap times isn’t always a sign of true performance, and in the early 2000s, you might have even accused Williams of doing it just to keep their newly signed sponsors happy. Carlos Sainz’s fastest time on Thursday and Alex Albon’s heroics on Friday don’t necessarily mean they are…

NEW F1 SEASON: The official three-day F1 pre-season test has concluded – and it looks very tight at the top ahead of Australia. Kieran Jackson explains what we learned in Bahrain

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Williams team principal James Vowles believes Formula 1's recent booing and swearing controversies will not overshadow its growth, but believes there is no place for booing in the championship.

For a man aiming to claim a fifth consecutive F1 drivers' title and having received a mixed reception during the livery launch event in London, Max Verstappen did not appear to have a care in the world as he spoke to the media on Thursday.

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris dismissed the idea there was tension between them at F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain

The four-time F1 world champion and his 2024 rival contender put up a real fight on track, but remain chummy going into a contentious 2025 title battle.

Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished in the top three, but Carlos Sainz posted the quickest time on day two