Sainz uses softer tyres to lead Perez by 0.7 seconds on day two of test
Carlos Sainz Jnr posted the quickest time in the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, seven tenths of a second ahead of Sergio Perez.
PreSeason Testing
Day 2
Afternoon Session
Pos No. Driver Team Model Time Gap Laps
1 55 Carlos Sainz Jnr Ferrari SF-24 1:29.921s - 84
2 11 Sergio Perez Red Bull RB20 1:30.679s 0.758s 129
3 44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes W15 1:31.066s 1.145s 123
4 4 Lando Norris McLaren MCL38 1:31.256s 1.335s 52
5 3 Daniel Ricciardo RB RB01 1:31.361s 1.440s 88
6 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari SF-24 1:31.750s 1.829s 54
7 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin AMR24 1:32.029s 2.108s 96
8 31 Esteban Ocon Alpine A524 1:32.061s 2.140s 78
9 77 Valtteri Bottas Sauber C44 1:32.227s 2.306s 97
10 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren MCL38 1:32.328s 2.407s 35
11 2 Logan Sargeant Williams FW46 1:32.578s 2.657s 117
12 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin AMR24 1:33.053s 3.132s 31
13 24 Zhou Guanyu Sauber C44 1:33.715s 3.794s 38
14 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine A524 1:33.804s 3.883s 33
15 20 Kevin Magnussen Haas VF-24 1:36.611s 6.690s 93
16 27 Nico Hulkenberg Haas VF-24 1:37.509s 7.588s 31
17 22 Yuki Tsunoda RB RB01 1:38.074s 8.153s 40
RB “look very, very quick” after taking more Red Bull parts – Albon
Alexander Albon believes Red Bull’s second F1 team has improved its performance now it is using more parts supplied by the world champions.
“Definitely an improvement”: Russell says Mercedes have fixed flaws with new car
George Russell believes Mercedes have finally solved the problem which has plagued their cars since the current technical regulations were introduced two years ago.
“Red Bull unfortunately remains quite a bit ahead” – Leclerc
Ferrari have the fastest time after two days of pre-season testing but Charles Leclerc believes they have not significantly closed the gap to Red Bull during the off-season.
F1 testing hit by second stoppage due to broken drain cover
Formula 1 testing has been halted for the second time in as many days due to a broken drain cover at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Sainz quickest in disrupted start to final test day
Carlos Sainz Jnr topped the timing screens as the final day of testing reached its original scheduled stopping point.
PreSeason Testing
Day 3
Morning Session
Pos No. Driver Team Model Time Gap Laps
1 55 Carlos Sainz Ferrari SF-24 1:31.247s - 62
2 11 Sergio Perez Red Bull RB20 1:31.483s 0.236s 50
3 44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes W15 1:31.999s 0.752s 49
4 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin AMR24 1:32.038s 0.791s 46
5 4 Lando Norris McLaren MCL38 1:32.108s 0.861s 20
6 23 Alexander Albon Williams FW46 1:32.583s 1.336s 34
7 20 Kevin Magnussen Haas VF-24 1:33.053s 1.806s 80
8 31 Esteban Ocon Alpine A524 1:33.079s 1.832s 55
9 77 Valtteri Bottas Sauber C44 1:33.528s 2.281s 28
10 3 Daniel Ricciardo RB RB01 1:37.015s 5.768s 70
Schumacher inspired my Ferrari move, Vasseur made it possible – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has spoken for the first time about his surprise decision to join Ferrari next year, revealing what inspired it and how it came about.
Verstappen, Leclerc and Hamilton call on F1 to act over drain cover failures
Formula 1 drivers want more pre-event checks on drain covers around circuits following two failures during this week’s test.
Norris has “no regrets” new McLaren deal rules him out of 2025 Mercedes seat
Lando Norris isn’t concerned he may have missed an opportunity to join Mercedes by extending his contract to drive for McLaren earlier this year.