Welcome to our exclusive photo album capturing the technical intensity and raw pace from the 2025 F1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing in Bahrain.
Explore the behind-the-scenes action and cutting-edge data that drove every lap – Photo By Hasan Bratic.
Three-Day Technical Summary
Day 1:
The opening session set the stage at the Bahrain International Circuit under variable, unseasonably cool conditions. Despite an unexpected power outage that paused the session for safety, teams quickly adapted. McLaren’s Lando Norris led the early charts with a lap around 1:30.43, while Mercedes and Red Bull provided promising benchmarks. Engineers gathered crucial aerodynamic and tire performance data using aero rakes and flow-vis techniques, laying the groundwork for further setup refinement.
Day 2:
With light rain mixing with dry spells, Day 2 delivered some of the most competitive timings. Williams’ Carlos Sainz shattered expectations with a blistering 1:29.348 lap on a low-fuel run, closely followed by Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton at 1:29.379 and Charles Leclerc at 1:29.431. The session emphasized tire compound performance and fuel load strategies, as teams balanced lap time optimization with data from race simulations – vital for planning upgrades ahead of the season opener.
Day 3:
In stable, dry conditions, the final day of testing saw Mercedes’ George Russell secure the fastest lap at 1:29.545, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen trailing just 0.021 seconds slower. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly also posted competitive times. This session focused on fine-tuning aerodynamic packages and race setups under consistent conditions, enabling teams to consolidate data for long-run simulations and future development targets.
This concentrated three-day program has provided each team with a wealth of data—from lap times affected by variable fuel loads and tire compounds to intricate aerodynamic measurements—setting the stage for a season of intense technical evolution and strategic racing.
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