FORMULA 1 2025 PRE-SEASON TEST Concludes in Bahrain: A Summary of the Results
The highly anticipated Formula 1 2025 pre-season test in Bahrain has come to a close, with all 10 teams putting their 2025 challengers through their paces across the three-day test. The test provided a valuable opportunity for teams to fine-tune their cars, gather data, and assess their performance ahead of the new season.
At the top of the timesheets, Carlos Sainz of Williams set the fastest lap of the test with a time of 1m29.348s on Day 2. Sainz’s impressive performance was closely matched by Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who posted a time of 1m29.379s, just 0.031s behind Sainz. Hamilton’s teammate, Charles Leclerc, was also quick, setting a time of 1m29.431s on Day 2.
Mercedes’ George Russell and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen also showed strong pace, with Russell posting a time of 1m29.545s on Day 3, and Verstappen setting a time of 1m29.566s on Day 3. The top five teams were closely matched, with Williams, Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull all showing competitive pace.
In terms of total mileage, Mercedes completed the most laps, with 458 laps covered across the three days. Haas and Racing Bulls also completed a significant number of laps, with 457 and 454 laps respectively.
The test also provided an opportunity for drivers to get accustomed to their new cars and teams. Lewis Hamilton, who joined Ferrari from Mercedes, completed 162 laps, while his teammate Charles Leclerc completed 220 laps. Max Verstappen, who remains with Red Bull, completed 155 laps.
The pre-season test in Bahrain has provided a valuable insight into the performance of the 2025 Formula 1 cars. With the season opener just around the corner, teams will now focus on analyzing their data and fine-tuning their cars ahead of the first race.
Here is a summary of the fastest laps by driver and team:
Fastest laps by driver:
– Carlos Sainz, Williams, 1m29.348s
– Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, 1m29.379s
– Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, 1m29.431s
– George Russell, Mercedes, 1m29.545s
– Max Verstappen, Red Bull, 1m29.566s
Fastest laps by team:
– Williams, 1m29.348s
– Ferrari, 1m29.379s
– Mercedes, 1m29.545s
– Red Bull, 1m29.566s
– McLaren, 1m29.940s
Total mileage by team:
– Mercedes, 458 laps
– Haas, 457 laps
– Racing Bulls, 454 laps
– Alpine, 405 laps
– Williams, 395 laps
– Ferrari, 382 laps
– McLaren, 381 laps
– Sauber, 354 laps
– Aston Martin, 306 laps
– Red Bull, 304 laps
