Verstappen warns F1 rivals as Hamilton concedes Mercedes trouble - GPFans F1 Recap

Max Verstappen is adamant he was 'not at full beans' after emerging fastest from pre-season testing in Bahrain to suggest he is the man to beat in next weekend's opening grand prix. READ MORE: Verstappen 'not at full beans' as Red Bull dismiss "irrelevant" lap times

Hamilton issues "surprise" warning that Mercedes will not win early races

Lewis Hamilton has issued a shock warning that Mercedes will not be in a position to fight for victory over the opening few races of the new F1 season. READ MORE: Hamilton issues "surprise" warning that Mercedes will not win early races

McLaren confirm Ricciardo reserve options for Bahrain GP

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl is "confident" Daniel Ricciardo will be back to full fitness ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix but has also lined up his reserve options as a precaution. READ MORE: McLaren confirm Ricciardo reserve options for Bahrain GP

Hamilton 'falling into a trap' predicting Ferrari pace

Carlos Sainz has warned that Lewis Hamilton is 'falling into a trap' by labelling Ferrari as favourites for the coming F1 campaign after pre-season testing. READ MORE: Hamilton 'falling into a trap' predicting Ferrari pace

Red Bull v Ferrari for Bahrain Grand Prix honours after testing concludes

Red Bull and Ferrari suggested they will be the teams to beat when F1's new season gets underway next weekend in Bahrain. READ MORE: Red Bull v Ferrari for Bahrain Grand Prix honours after testing concludes

Mercedes "a handful to drive" - Horner

Christian Horner believes Mercedes' W13 appears to be "a handful to drive" although feels the team has yet to show its hand across pre-season testing in Bahrain. READ MORE: Mercedes "a handful to drive" - Horner