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F1 Testing Results: Hamilton handed final day Ferrari BOOST after McLaren scar
Charles Leclerc wrapped up Ferrari’s impressive pre-season testing campaign by topping the timesheets during the morning session of the final day at the Bahrain International Circuit. Leclerc’s strong pace throughout the session was a clear signal that Ferrari has made significant strides in their preparations for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
As the morning session drew to a close, the Monegasque driver’s performance left him ahead of his rivals, including Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull, who have all been closely monitoring the developments during this pre-season period. Leclerc’s impressive times highlighted Ferrari’s competitive form, indicating that the Scuderia could be a serious contender for the upcoming season.
For Lewis Hamilton, the final day of testing offered an opportunity to fine-tune his preparations for 2025. The Mercedes driver had been steadily working through his testing program and, as the day progressed, was poised to take to the track in the afternoon session. However, he received an unexpected boost thanks to Leclerc’s remarkable performance earlier in the day.
Hamilton, who is gearing up for what is expected to be another fiercely competitive season, will now benefit from the data and insight gathered from Ferrari’s dominant morning run. The timing could not have been better for Mercedes, as the team aims to stay competitive against an ever-improving McLaren and the dominant Red Bull team. Leclerc’s standout performance has provided valuable information that could prove crucial for Hamilton’s testing session in the afternoon.
The afternoon session saw Hamilton take the wheel of Ferrari’s SF-25, a car that has shown promising performance throughout the testing days. The data from Leclerc’s morning session, combined with Hamilton’s testing, will allow Mercedes to refine their own setups and strategies, as they aim to find the right balance ahead of the season opener.
McLaren, meanwhile, was left to reflect on its own progress. Although they have shown pace in previous sessions, the strong performance of Ferrari and the ongoing development work from Red Bull has placed added pressure on them. With Hamilton preparing to dive into Ferrari’s SF-25 for the afternoon test, the pressure is on for McLaren and the rest of the grid to keep up with Ferrari’s pace.
As the final day of pre-season testing came to a close, the timesheets reflected a fierce battle between the top teams, with Ferrari emerging as the team to beat. As the 2025 season draws near, all eyes will be on how the results of these testing sessions translate into real race performance.
