Ted's Podbook | Looking ahead to the season-opening Bahrain GP

Ted Kravitz has been in the paddock to look ahead to the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

With the drivers performing their media duties on Thursday, there was a different feel to the first day back at the circuit with a couple of familiar faces no longer around.

Ted fills us in about Lance Stroll's injuries, discusses whether Red Bull's drivers are starting to play down their apparent advantage and explains why Alpine might be a team to look out for despite not starring at testing.

Plus, listen out for some niche knowledge you can use to impress your friends about the Bahrain International Circuit's asphalt!

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