Lewis Hamilton on Day 2 of pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Photo Credit: Scuderia Ferrari

2025 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing | Day 2 AM | Hamilton fastest in rain-affected morning session

The second day of F1 pre-season testing for the 2025 season kicks off at Bahrain International Circuit under cool and overcast skies with a slight drizzle in the air. Most driver line-ups remain the same, with only Mercedes, Alpine, and Haas making changes since yesterday’s morning session of pre-season testing. Red Bull and Williams will…

Read More
Photo Credit: MoneyGram Haas F1 Team

F1 Testing | Ocon and Bearman happy after “solid” start to pre-season with Haas

Haas have a mountain to climb this 2025 F1 season, and they will attempt to do so with a brand new lineup of Esteban Ocon and Oliver “Ollie” Bearman. Despite a rocky start to the 2024 season, the team picked up pace near the end, with aggressive defending from Kevin Magnussen and standout performances from…

Read More
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.
Photo Credit: Red Bull Racing

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…

Read More
The first day of F1 pre-season testing marked the beginning of the 2025 season preparations for McLaren, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Photo Credit: McLaren Racing

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…

Read More
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
Photo Credit: Scuderia Ferrari

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…

Read More
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…

Read More
Ferrari Driver Lewis Hamilton during F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Photo Credit: Scuderia Ferrari

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…

Read More
2025 Bahrain F1 Testing | Liam Lawson says “a lot more to come” after first day of running in Red Bull
Photo Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

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…

Read More
Photo credit: Scuderia Ferrari

2025 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing | Day 1 PM | Norris tops interrupted session

After a morning session with no visible big issues or red flags, the entire line-up for F1 Pre-Season testing was changed as all teams switched their drivers. This meant defending world champion Max Verstappen took his seat in the Red Bull RB21. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who ended up on top of the timesheets after the…

Read More