After raising the curtain Down Under, Formula 1 has moved to Bahrain and its scintillating Arabian nights in the desert.

Everyone reported for duty and crews are already hard at work at Sakhir, preparing for the weekend's festivities.

Here is our first batch of pictures from the Bahrain Paddock.

Williams F1 Team 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Track Atmosphere atmosphere 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR), Williams F1 Team 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Scuderia Toro Rosso. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Mick Schumacher (GER) Prema Racing Formula Two Driver (Left). 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Mick Schumacher (GER) Prema Racing Formula Two Driver With the media. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Mick Schumacher (GER) Prema Racing Formula Two Driver With the media. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - starting lights. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Kubica (POL) Williams Racing with the media. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Chase Carey (USA) Formula One Group Chairman. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Dave Redding (GBR) Williams Racing Team Manager. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER), Renault Sport F1 Team 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS), Renault F1 Team 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Mercedes AMG F1 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS), Renault F1 Team 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER), Renault Sport F1 Team 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Kubica (POL) Williams Racing. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Claire Williams (GBR) Williams Racing Deputy Team Principal. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
A tribute to Charlie Whiting in the paddock. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
A tribute to Charlie Whiting in the paddock. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
The sun sets over the circuit. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing walks the circuit with the team. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (FRA), Scuderia Ferrari 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (FRA), Scuderia Ferrari and Daniil Kvyat (RUS), Scuderia Toro Rosso 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR), McLaren F1 Team 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Jock Clear (GBR) Ferrari Engineering Director with Jonathan Wheatley (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Manager. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team with team mate Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
F2 banner in the paddock. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Kubica (POL) Williams Racing. 28.03.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
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