Tag: Bahrain International Circuit

After Day 1 of F1 testing in Bahrain, Leclerc has expressed caution about drawing any early conclusions regarding the performance of the Ferrari SF-25
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F1 Testing | Leclerc issues caution against “early” conclusions after first day with the SF-25

Senjuti Jash02 mins

Ferrari have completed their first day of F1 2025 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Charles Leclerc getting behind the wheel of the SF-25 in the afternoon session. The Maranello-based squad had kicked off their testing programme earlier in the morning with their newest recruit, Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time world champion completed 70…

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Several F1 teams, including Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes, and Red Bull have conducted their shakedown in Bahrain before pre-season testing kicks off tomorrow.
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Multiple F1 teams conduct shakedown in Bahrain ahead of 2025 pre-season testing

Senjuti Jash08 mins

Following the unveiling of official liveries at the F1 75 season launch event in London on February 18, several teams have put their 2025 challengers through a shakedown run at the Bahrain International Circuit.  Making use of the permitted mileage of 200 kilometres over the course of two filming days, Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes,…

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Haas launch 2025 F1 car at Silverstone filming day with Esteban Ocon driving the VF-25
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Haas launch 2025 F1 car at Silverstone filming day with Ocon

Senjuti Jash07 mins

Haas have launched their 2025 F1 car at Silverstone earlier today with Esteban Ocon behind the wheel of the VF-25. While teams like Williams, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Mercedes are hosting separate events to launch their 2025 challengers, the VF-25 made its track debut this morning as the American outfit completed its first filming day…

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Mercedes “got it wrong” with cooling and lost a chance at P3 in F1 Bahrain GP — Russell

Syrine Ferchichi03 mins

Amidst high expectations following a promising weekend, both Mercedes drivers were anticipated to contend at the front, particularly George Russell, who secured a third-place qualifying position on Friday. Russell initially lived up to these expectations by overtaking Charles Leclerc and securing second place early in the race. However, his progress was abruptly hindered by overheating…

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Sainz admits Ferrari “are a bit too far at the moment” from challenging Verstappen after P3 finish at F1 Bahrain GP

Syrine Ferchichi04 mins

Even though Carlos Sainz will not be racing for Ferrari in the upcoming season, the Spaniard showed patience and overtook an ailing Charles Leclerc and George Russell to finish third behind the Red Bulls in Sakhir. Despite a less-than-ideal start after losing a spot to Perez, Sainz made nice moves to climb back up the…

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“A very nice surprise” — Perez on Red Bull’s 1-2 and dominance in F1 Bahrain GP

Lucrezia Costa03 mins

The Mexican driver has definitely started the 2024 season on the right foot by scoring a P2 in the  Bahrain GP. A challenging qualifying session had seen him start from P5, 0.358s off his teammate Max Verstappen’s pace, but Perez was able to recover in the early stages of the race, overtaking both Ferrari drivers…

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The SF-24 “a better base”, but “tomorrow will tell” how much progress Ferrari F1 has made — Sainz

Lucrezia Costa04 mins

The Ferrari driver can definitely be satisfied with his first qualifying of the season. After leading the way earlier in FP3, the Spanish driver will line-up from P4, right behind his teammate Charles Leclerc. Sainz had showcased a very strong pace at the beginning of the qualifying afternoon as well, but had hoped to have…

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