F1 Testing Results Today: Lewis Hamilton SCHOOLED by Leclerc as champion loses out in first… read more

F1 Testing Results Today: Lewis Hamilton SCHOOLED by Leclerc as champion loses out in first… read more

The highly anticipated 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing got underway on Wednesday at the Bahrain International Circuit, with teams eager to put their new cars through their paces. Charles Leclerc, who recently joined forces with Lewis Hamilton at his new team, enjoyed a promising start to the testing session, outpacing his seven-time champion teammate by a significant margin.

Lando Norris, driving for McLaren, set the pace on the opening day, clocking the fastest time of the session. Leclerc, meanwhile, finished fourth, a respectable outcome considering the intense competition. In contrast, Hamilton, who is entering his 40th year, struggled to find his rhythm, managing only 70 laps in the morning session and ending the day in 13th place overall.

George Russell, driving for Mercedes, finished the day in second place, while Max Verstappen, who completed an impressive 73 laps, secured third spot. The afternoon session was disrupted by a power outage at the circuit, resulting in a one-hour delay. However, the FIA later announced that the session would be extended by an hour, allowing drivers like Verstappen to make up for lost time.

As the teams continue to fine-tune their cars and drivers, the 2025 Formula 1 season is shaping up to be an exciting and closely contested affair. With Leclerc and Hamilton joining forces, the rivalry between teams is expected to intensify, and fans can look forward to thrilling battles on the track. The pre-season testing session will continue over the next few days, providing valuable insights into the teams’ preparations and potential strengths and weaknesses.

F1 Testing 2025 Results: Day one, both sessions
1. Lando Norris [McLaren] – 1:30.430sec
2. George Russell [Mercedes] – +0.157s
3. Max Verstappen [Red Bull] – +0.244s
4. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari] – +0.448s
5. Carlos Sainz [Williams] – +0.525s
6. Pierre Gasly [Alpine] – +0.923s
7. Kimi Antonelli [Mercedes] – +0.998s
8. Liam Lawson [Red Bull] – +1.130s
9. Alex Albon [Williams] – +1.143s
10. Yuki Tsunoda [VCARB] – +1.180s
11. Isack Hadjar [VCARB] – +1.201s
12. Gabriel Bortoleto [Sauber] – +1.260s
13. Lewis Hamilton [Ferrari] – +1.404s
14. Jack Doohan [Alpine] – +1.411s
15. Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin] – +1.444s
16. Lance Stroll [Aston Martin] – +1.519s
17. Oscar Piastri [McLaren] – +1.654s
18. Nico Hulkenberg [Sauber] – +1.739s
19. Esteban Ocon [Haas] – +3.170s
20. Oliver Bearman [Haas] – +5.092s

F1 Testing 2025 Results: Day one, morning session

1. Kimi Antonelli [Mercedes] – 1:31.428sec
2. Liam Lawson [Red Bull] – +0.132s
3. Alex Albon [Williams] – +0.145s
4. Yuki Tsunoda [VCARB] – +0.182s
5. Lewis Hamilton [Ferrari] – +0.406s
6. Jack Doohan [Alpine] – +0.413s
7. Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin] – +0.446s
8. Oscar Piastri [McLaren] – +0.656s
9. Nico Hulkenberg [Sauber] – +0.741s
10. Oliver Bearman [Haas] – +4.094s

How to watch F1 pre-season testing on TV

Coverage of F1 pre-season testing from the Bahrain International Circuit will be live on Sky Sports and Sky Go in the UK.

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Please check below to see how you can catch the action.

F1 TV Pro subscribers can also tune in for pre-season testing in select regions.