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Antonelli at the Bahrain Pre-Season Test

Kimi Antonelli: Work to be done on maximising a qualifying lap ahead of F1 debut

Lena Ferle2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Young Italian driver Kimi Antonelli has completed his first official pre-season test as a Mercedes Formula 1 driver ahead of his highly anticipated debut at the Australian Grand Prix. The 18-year-old, who has risen rapidly through the junior ranks, described the test as a “positive” experience overall, despite some disruptions along the way. A smooth…

Yuki Tsunoda Isack Hadjar, drivers for Racing Bulls assess F1 Bahrain testing of 2025

F1 Testing | Racing Bulls labels Bahrain as a “successful” test after “very high mileage”

Nicolas Lopes2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Racing Bulls left pre-season testing for the 2025 Formula 1 season with the third-highest lap count of the 10 teams, as Yuki Tsunoda and debutant Isack Hadjar logged 454 laps between them over the three days of running, just four shy of Mercedes’ chart-topping 458. And that, along with the fact that there weren’t any…

Aston Martin F1 is building the enviroment to “harness” the creativity of Adrian Newey, says Andy Cowell

Cowell: Aston Martin F1 building the enviroment to “harness” the creativity of Newey

Marika Petracca2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

New season, big changes in the line ups, but also around the garage as Adrian Newey and Andy Cowell appear. Aston Martin is approaching 2025 with big dreams, supported by yet another reshuffle in personnel. Quite a few new faces in Silverstone, but certainly the one under the spotlight belongs to a certain Adrian Newey,…

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 McClure2 months ago2 months 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…

Aston Martin completed three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain.

F1 Testing | Aston Martin have “made progress” ahead of 2025 F1 season

Rohan Brown2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

With Formula One’s pre-season testing now over, and the Australian Grand Prix two weeks away, Aston Martin reflected on performance over the three days in Bahrain. While the team showed promise, their time around the Bahrain International Circuit also exposed some weaknesses which could affect their 2025 season. A hopeful beginning Though the day was…

F1 Testing | Sauber praises “productive test”; lap times not a pre-season priority

Fleur Rogerson2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

As the final day of testing came to a close, Sauber felt that their pre-season testing had been ‘productive’ despite signs that the struggles of 2024 may persist. With the grid looking as close, if not closer, in 2025 than 2024, every step of progress will be vital. Sauber found themselves dead last in 2024…

Exclusive: Xavier Marcos Padros on the leadership styles of Ferrari F1 team principals Binotto and Vasseur

Rachel Stephens2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

In the third part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Xavier Marcos Padros, current technical director of Cadillac’s LMDh sportscar program, discussed the different leadership styles of Ferrari F1 team principals Mattia Binotto and Fred Vasseur. Working at Ferrari F1 from 2018 to 2024, and as Charles Leclerc’s race engineer, Marcos Padros noted that…

Johnny Herbert opens up on “heavy handed” FIA following firing from F1 Stewards position

Ryan McGahey2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Following the news in January that Johnny Herbert would no longer serve as a Formula 1 Steward for the 2025 season, the former race winner speaks out on the circumstances of his firing. Speaking out for the first time since the news of his firing, Johnny Herbert hit out at the FIA. Citing a conflict…

Lewis Hamilton driving the SF-25 during pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Hamilton says Ferrari and Mercedes F1 cars “massively different in characteristics”

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

With the pre-season testing officially concluded, new Ferrari F1 signing Lewis Hamilton has exhausted his testing allocation. Albeit hoping he could get more testing time, the Briton is feeling good so far despite it will only be 56 days since he joined the Prancing Horses to the first race in Melbourne in the next two…

Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47. 28.02.2025. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three.

F1 Testing | Sainz and Albon “positive” despite “complicated” Bahrain pre-season testing

Rachel Stephens2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

With pre-season testing complete, the 2025 F1 season is just around the corner, and for Williams’ drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, there is a glimpse of promise within the team. Unexpected weather in Bahrain With unexpected and unpredictable weather in Bahrain throughout the 3 days, Sainz described testing as “complicated”, noting that the changing weather conditions…