Team and drivers finally got down to business in Bahrain on Thursday as Formula kicked off its first of three days of pre-season testing.

Check out our first gallery of pictures from Sakhir which we will update as the day unfolds.

Pirelli tyres. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team (Right) and team mate Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Andreas Seidl (GER) Sauber Group Chief Executive Officer. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Nyck de Vries (NLD) AlphaTauri with team mate Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Mick Schumacher (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
F1 show car. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
The helmet of Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
The helmet of Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with team mate Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 22.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Preparations. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Ferrari Team Principal. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Haas F1 Team 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Images
Nico Hulkenberg (GER), Haas F1 Team and Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Haas F1 Team 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
The helmet of Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Ferrari SF-23 pushed down the pit lane by mechanics. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas F1 Team. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
(L to R): Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing and team mate Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sensor equipment on the Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523 running sensor equipment. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT04. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C39. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB ImagesGuanyu Zhou
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT04. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Images
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL60. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Mick Schumacher (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Felipe Drugovich (BRA) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23, Reserve and Development Programme Driver. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Martin Whitmarsh (GBR) Aston Martin F1 Team Group Chief Executive Officer with Pedro De La Rosa (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team, Team Ambassador. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19 with flow-vis paint on the sidepod. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Alfa Romeo F1 Team C39 nosecone. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C39. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB ImagesGuanyu Zhou
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C39. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB ImagesGuanyu Zhou
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C39. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB ImagesGuanyu Zhou
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL60. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
Felipe Drugovich (BRA) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23, Reserve and Development Programme Driver. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL60. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Felipe Drugovich (BRA) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23, Reserve and Development Programme Driver. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT04. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Felipe Drugovich (BRA) Aston Martin F1 Team, Reserve and Development Programme Driver in the FIA Press Conference. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director; Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal; and Mike Krack (LUX) Aston Martin F1 Team, Team Principal, in the FIA Press Conference. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Ferrari Team Principal and Alessandro Alunni Bravi (ITA) Alfa Romeo F1 Team Managing Director and Team Representative in the FIA Press Conference. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director; Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal; Mike Krack (LUX) Aston Martin F1 Team, Team Principal; Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Ferrari Team Principal; and Alessandro Alunni Bravi (ITA) Alfa Romeo F1 Team Managing Director and Team Representative, in the FIA Press Conference. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Felipe Drugovich (BRA) Aston Martin F1 Team, Reserve and Development Programme Driver in the FIA Press Conference. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
The helmet of Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Ferrari Team Principal. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Haas VF-23 front wing detail. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
(L to R): Eric Blandin (FRA) Aston Martin F1 Team Deputy Technical Director with Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. Formula One Testing, Day One, Thursday 23rd February 2023. Sakhir, Bahrain. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
(L to R): Carlos Sainz (ESP) with David Sanchez (FRA) Ferrari Chief Engineer, Vehicle Concept. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Mercedes AMG F1 W14 front wing detail. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Images
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT04. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
(L to R): Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal with Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523. 23.02.2023. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day One. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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