Full testing Day 3 timesheet:
01 George Russell Mercedes 1:29.545 91 laps
02 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +0.021 81
03 Alexander Albon Williams +0.105 137 Read more F1 2025, Bahrain testing day 3 and conclusions
It was not the typical Bahrain weather which greeted the drivers on Day 2 of testing, with chilly temperatures and rain interrupting the morning session for about one hour.
Teams focused on reliability and long-runs, team efficiency, polishing technical details, and ensuring everything works smoothly within their organization.
Lewis Hamilton finished the morning quickest of all with 1:29.379, close to Max Verstappen’s 1:29.179 qualifying time from last year’s grand prix.
Hamilton seemed more comfortable Read more F1 2025, Bahrain testing day 2
It is always exciting to see the new F1 cars running on the track for the first time. With only minor regulation changes and the final season with the current regulation, the car designs reached maturity. While there are still visible and many invisible differences, there is also a sensible convergence between cars and performance.
It means that this year, the pecking order Read more F1 2025, Bahrain testing day 1
