Bahrain Pre-Season Testing Archives - Motorsport

Mercedes' George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both had strong performances during the 2025 F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

F1 Testing | Russell and Antonelli “can’t wait to get started” after solid pre-season

Avery McClure1 week ago1 week ago010 mins

On the second day of testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, continued their preparations for the 2025 season. Despite the challenging weather conditions in Bahrain, they focused on gathering data and refining the setup of the W16. This was a significant day for the Brackley-based team, with drivers George Russell…

While McLaren are looking in great shape following F1 Testing in Bahrain, feet remain firmly on the ground inside the Woking-based squad. Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Andrea Stella give their thoughts.

F1 Testing | McLaren: “Plenty to work on” ahead of Australian GP

Ella Cleary1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

McLaren has concluded its pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, completing an intensive three-day programme to fine-tune the MCL39 ahead of the 2025 F1 season. Both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris contributed to gathering crucial data on performance, aerodynamics, and setup adjustments under varying track conditions. Challenging conditions, positive results The final day of…

At the end of 2025 F1 testing in Bahrain, Leclerc and Hamilton believe Ferrari have some work to do despite the progress they have made.

F1 Testing | Leclerc and Hamilton believe Ferrari have “work to do” despite “strong progress” after final day

Senjuti Jash1 week ago1 week ago014 mins

On the final day of F1 pre-season testing, Ferrari completed 113 laps in total around the Bahrain International Circuit, with Charles Leclerc getting behind the wheel of the SF-25 in the morning and Lewis Hamilton in the afternoon. Barring a brief interruption caused by debris on track that brought out the red flag, the Italian…

F1 Testing | Lawson believes Red Bull is in a “positive place” after Day 2 of Bahrain pre-season testing

Rachel Stephens2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Day 2 of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain was anything but smooth sailing for Red Bull’s Liam Lawson. Lawson faced a mix of rare rain showers and technical issues throughout the day. Despite the session having several interruptions, he left believing that the team is in a “positive place” ahead of the season opener in…

Although second day of F1 testing in Bahrain was positive for Hamilton, his Ferrari teammate Leclerc found it challenging due to adverse weather conditions.

F1 Testing | Hamilton and Leclerc on “positive” but “tricky” second day for Ferrari

Senjuti Jash2 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

The second day of F1 pre-season testing saw Charles Leclerc behind the wheel of the SF-25 in the PM session once more as Ferrari completed their scheduled programme at the Bahrain International Circuit. With light rain coming down a couple of times, the Monégasque driver concluded the session with 84 laps around the track. His…

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen completed 74 laps around the Bahrain International Circuit, finishing the first day of F1 pre-season testing third on the timesheets.

F1 Testing | Verstappen optimistic about RB21 after Day 1 of Bahrain pre-season testing

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Though not yet sure about the pace of the RB21, Max Verstappen believes that the Red Bull Racing challenger for 2025 is “working well”. Verstappen, who beat McLaren’s Lando Norris to the 2024 Drivers’ Championship despite challenges with the RB20, finished the first day of F1 pre-season testing third on the timesheets, just 0.244 seconds…

2025 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing | Day 1 Morning results

James O'Connor2 weeks ago2 weeks ago01 mins

The 2025 Formula One season has got underway in Bahrain as all ten teams took to the track for Day 1 of pre-season testing ahead of the F1 season-opener in Melbourne next month. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), Liam Lawson (Red Bull), Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), Jack Doohan (Alpine), Oliver Bearman…

Ricciardo says RB F1 “definitely have some work to do to establish ourselves at the front of the midfield” following pre-season testing in Bahrain

Rachel Stephens1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

Today saw the concluding session of pre-season testing for the 2024 Formula 1 season. RB F1’s Daniel Ricciardo completed 209 laps throughout testing and referenced this morning’s issues with the drain cover. “Yeah, there was that issue this morning on track, obviously with the drain,” Ricciardo noted, addressing the hiccup that briefly threatened to change the…

Hamilton and Russell claim Mercedes W15 is “not the diva that it was in the last two years” following first two days of F1 testing

Rachel Stephens1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

Despite the fresh news of Lewis Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes at the end of this year, some more positive news comes for the team with the performance of their W15 car in the pre-season testing sessions that have occurred thus far. Seven-time World Champion and seasoned driver of the Bahrain track, Hamilton wasted no time…

Magnussen: Haas completely “focused on long runs” in F1 Testing at Bahrain to try and solve Sunday woes

Harshpreet Kaur1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

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