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

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…

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The first day of F1 pre-season testing marked the beginning of the 2025 season preparations for McLaren, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
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F1 Testing | Norris and Piastri “productive” for McLaren on Day 1

The first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit marked the beginning of the 2025 season preparations for McLaren. Both of the team’s drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, took to the track to gather crucial data and assess the performance of their new cars. The day was pivotal in fine-tuning…

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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

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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Sainz on track in the FW47 on day 1 of Pre season testing
Carlos Sainz on track in the FW47 on day one of 2025 Pre-Season testing Photo Credit: Williams Racing

F1 Testing | Williams drivers share thoughts on “positive first day” with the FW47

Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz share their initial thoughts on Williams’ FW47. Both drivers reacted positively following their first taste of the team’s 2025 challenger following day 1 of Pre-Season testing in Bahrain. Albon shares his feelings Speaking following the morning session, Albon noted the positives of the FW47, while noting there is room for…

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Ferrari Driver Lewis Hamilton during F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
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F1 Testing | Hamilton reflects on Day 1 of official running as a Ferrari driver

Ferrari kicked off the 2025 F1 season with Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel of the SF-25 during the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain. It’s Hamilton’s first track outing for Ferrari in an official F1 session. The Briton already got a first taste of the SF-25 during the shakedown in Fiorano last week. Although…

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2025 Bahrain F1 Testing | Liam Lawson says “a lot more to come” after first day of running in Red Bull
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F1 Testing | Liam Lawson: “A lot more to come” after first day of running in Red Bull

During the opening session of the 2025 F1 pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit, Red Bull newbie, Liam Lawson, experienced a mixed session, balancing a seemingly promising pace with a moment of instability. The young New Zealander, stepping into the RB21 alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen, showed flashes of strong performance but also highlighted…

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Kimi Antonelli leading the 2025 F1 Testing in Bahrain
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2025 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing | Day 1 AM | Antonelli leads clean session from Lawson and Albon

The 2025 F1 season is officially starting with the first Testing session of the year held in Bahrain. Following yesterday’s shakedown, which included teams such as Red Bull and Aston Martin, today all teams have issued lineups. Will reigning drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen and team’s McLaren reconfirm their strong end of 2024 pace, or will…

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

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…

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