Sport nationFormula 1 Pre-Season Testing Gets Underway in Bahrain
The wait is finally over, and the 2025 Formula 1 season is officially underway. Pre-season testing has kicked off at the Bahrain International Circuit, with all 10 teams taking to the track to put their new cars through their paces.
As the teams begin their preparations for the new season, fans are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to see the latest cars in action. The Sakhir desert will play host to three days of testing, with each team taking turns to put their drivers through a rigorous program of testing and evaluation.
So, who will be behind the wheel on Day 1 of pre-season testing? Here’s the full rundown of drivers and teams:
McLaren will be represented by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, as the team looks to build on a promising 2024 campaign. Ferrari, meanwhile, will have Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the wheel, as the Italian team seeks to regain its dominance in the sport.
Red Bull Racing will be represented by Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen, as the team looks to defend its constructors’ championship title. Mercedes, meanwhile, will have Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell behind the wheel, as the team seeks to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season.
Aston Martin will be represented by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, as the team looks to build on a strong 2024 campaign. Alpine will have Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly at the wheel, as the team seeks to make a push for the top three in the constructors’ championship.
Haas will be represented by Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon, as the team looks to build on a promising 2024 campaign. Racing Bulls will have Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar behind the wheel, as the team seeks to make a push for the top six in the constructors’ championship. Finally, Williams will be represented by Alex Albon, as the team looks to build on a strong 2024 campaign.
As the teams take to the track, fans will be eagerly anticipating the opportunity to see the latest cars in action. With a new season comes new hope, and each team will be looking to make a strong start to the 2025 campaign.
Over the next three days, the teams will be putting their cars through a rigorous program of testing and evaluation. From aerodynamic evaluations to engine testing, every aspect of the cars will be scrutinized as the teams seek to gain a competitive edge.
As the sun beats down on the Bahrain International Circuit, the sound of roaring engines will fill the air, signaling the start of a new era in Formula 1. With a new season comes new excitement, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the opportunity to see the latest cars in action.
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