F1: Ricciardo dominates first free practice session in Bahrain. Australian Racing Bulls driver (ex-Alpha Tauri) took the best time.

Qualifying is scheduled for this Friday at 4:40 p.m., before the race, once scheduled for Saturday at 4p.m. The entire grid will meet at 3:45 p.M. for the second free practicesession. The Formula 1 season is officially launched in Bahrain this Thursday. The first free Practice session on the Sakhir circuit on the Bahrain side gave the first small indications of the teams' performances.