All news by author: Anna Malyon

Ricciardo is a Red Bull reserve this season having been axed by McLaren a year earlier than planned, but insists he will not jump at just any opportunity to rejoin the grid in 2024

Hamilton's current Mercedes deal expires at the end of this year and, despite the promises of fresh terms last winter, an extension has so far failed to materialise

Vettel walked away from F1 at the end of last season, bringing the curtain down on a 15-year career in the sport – but his time in F1 may not be completely over just yet

Ferrari have endured a poor start to the new season, scoring just 26 points from three races with the mood having dipped since pre-season when all the noises coming from Maranello were optimistic

Red Bull had it all their own way in the first three races of this F1 season, but team boss Horner is concerned that their Mercedes and Ferrari rivals may be well-placed to close the gap

Verstappen's call-up to Red Bull was a resounding success given his victory on debut and the dizzying heights the Dutchman has reached since, but it was a bitter blow for the man he replaced

Established F1 venues such as Monza, Monaco and Silverstone will need more than just historical significance to guarantee their places on future race calendars, Stefano Domenicali warned

Hamilton could manage only fifth place in Bahrain with George Russell two places further back – but the seven-time world champion feels even that made the Mercedes car look more competitive than it was

Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso may have taken the metaphorical 'most improved' trophy home from Bahrain, but Alex Albon's Williams team certainly made a strong case for itself

Lando Norris was keen to make light out of the situation after he was plagued by a power unit issue at the Bahrain Grand Prix, while team-mate Oscar Piastri was forced to retire

Naturally, the headlines were filled with news of Max Verstappen's dominance, Lewis Hamilton's struggles and Charles Leclerc's misfortune – but there were plenty of other stories on offer in Bahrain