Mercedes lost its lead in the last two seasons of Formula 1, and the world title was won by Max Verstappen. After completing the tests in Bahrain (they lasted three days), Lewis Hamilton made certain conclusions, the multiple world champion believes that the single-seater car he will drive is still inferior to the big rivals.

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Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes is still behind rivals RedBull and Ferrari

After seasons of Mercedes dictating the pace, RedBull has taken control of Formula 1, and now Toto Wolff (Mercedes boss) is trying, along with the team he leads, to offer Lewis Hamilton a single-seater with which the Briton can expect to fight at the top

After three days in Bahrain, the conclusions are not necessarily the best for Hamilton.

The Brit is pleased with the Mercedes team’s performance in Bahrain, but believes the gap with rivals RedBull and Ferrari still exists.

“It’s been an interesting few days in Bahrain (non-testing related). There were many breakthroughs and the whole team approached them with the same mindset, working hard and with a very good focus.

We’re not quite where we wanted to be, but it’s still a good starting point for this season.

I don’t know where we will be next week, but we have to remain optimistic and continue to push our boundaries” – Lewis Hamiltonquoted by the profile press.

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The 2023 Formula 1 season will begin with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 5. Next comes the Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia (Jeddah – March 19) and Australia (Albert Park – April 2).

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What the Formula 1 grid looks like in the 2023 season

Alfa Romeo F1 Team (engine – Ferrari) – Drivers: Zhou Guanyu, Valtteri Bottas Scuderia

AlphaTauri (Honda) – Nick de Vries, Yuki Tsunoda

Alpine (Renault) – Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon

Aston Martin (Mercedes) – Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll

Scuderia Ferrari (Ferrari) – Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz Jr.

Haas (Ferrari) – Kevin Magnussen, Nico Hulkenberg

McLaren (Mercedes) – Lando Norris, Oscar Piastre

Mercedes (Mercedes) – Lewis Hamilton, George Russell

Red Bull (Honda) – Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez

Williams (Mercedes) – Logan Sargent, Alexander Albon.

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain / Sahir

March 19: Saudi Arabia / Jeddah

April 2: Australia / Melbourne

April 16: China / Shanghai

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku

May 7: Miami

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola

May 28: Monaco

June 4: Spain / Barcelona

June 18: Canada / Montreal

July 2: Austria / Spielberg

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone

July 23: Hungary / Budapest

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort

September 3: Italy / Monza

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay

September 24: Japan / Suzuka

October 8: Qatar / Losail

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.