Recap updates and reaction from day two of Formula One’s sole preseason test in Sakhir ahead of the new season

The Mercedes driver took top spot on the third and final day of running in Bahrain to edge out Red Bull’s world champion

The final day of 2025 F1 pre-season testing is here at the Bahrain International Circuit. All 10 teams will have eight more hours to fine-tune their cars ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on March 16.

Follow live updates from the final day of Formula One’s sole preseason test in Sakhir, Bahrain ahead of the 2025 season Today sees the final day of Formula One’s sole preseason test ahead of the 24-race, 2025 season.

George Russell struck late on the third and final day of Formula One pre-season testing as he edged four-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen to post the fastest time in the closing minutes Friday (Saturday,

George Russell went just 0.021s faster than Max Verstappen during late runs on the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, as Ferrari’s week ended early due to a car problem. Lewis Hamilton

George Russell has posted the fastest time on the final day of Formula 1 preseason testing in Bahrain after the afternoon session was briefly interrupted when a shuttle bus drove on the track.

George Russell wrapped up Formula One's third and final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain with Mercedes on top after he went faster than reigning world champion Max Verstappen in the closing minutes on Friday.

Mercedes driver George Russell set the fastest lap time on the final day of preseason testing in Bahrain after beating Max Verstappen's best effort in the final ten minutes of the session.

The absence of Max Verstappen on Day 2 of the 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain raised questions among fans and pundits alike. However, Red Bull’s Technical Director, Pierre Wache, has now provided clarity on the situation.