The Formula 1 pre-season test for the year 2025 in Bahrain has concluded, revealing intriguing insights into the teams’ performances and drivers’ speed. This sole testing event spanned across three days and offered a glimpse into the capabilities of the 2025 challengers. Let’s delve into the fastest lap times and total mileage covered by each team and driver.
Among the drivers, Carlos Sainz from Williams emerged as the quickest by clocking a lap time of 1m29.348s on Day 2. Hot on his heels was Lewis Hamilton from Ferrari with 1m29.379s, also on Day 2. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc followed closely with 1m29.431s, while George Russell from Mercedes rounded off the top four with a lap time of 1m29.545s on Day 3.
Other noteworthy performances included Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with 1m29.566s and Williams’ Alex Albon with 1m29.650s, both on day 3. Meanwhile, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli clocked a time of 1m29.784s on Day 2. On the same day, Oscar Piastri of McLaren and Pierre Gasly of Alpine made their marks with times of 1m29.940s and 1m30.040s respectively.
In terms of team performances, Williams claimed the fastest lap time of 1m29.348s. Ferrari and Mercedes kept the competition intense with times of 1m29.379s and 1m29.545s respectively. Red Bull and McLaren were not far behind, clocking in at 1m29.566s and 1m29.940s respectively. The top ten was rounded off by Alpine, Aston Martin, Racing Bulls, and Haas.
When it comes to total mileage by team, Mercedes led the pack with 458 miles, closely followed by Haas with 457 miles. Racing Bulls proved their endurance with 454 miles, while Alpine and Williams clocked in respectable distances of 405 and 395 miles respectively.
On the individual front, Esteban Ocon from Haas covered the most ground with 260 miles. Isack Hadjar from Racing Bulls followed with 243 miles under his belt, while George Russell from Mercedes logged 232 miles. Other notable mileage achievements included Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes with 226 miles and Charles Leclerc from Ferrari with 220 miles.
In conclusion, the pre-season test in Bahrain for the 2025 Formula 1 season offered a thrilling insight into the potential performances of the teams and drivers. As the teams fine-tune their strategies and machines for the upcoming season, fans can look forward to an exhilarating year of high-speed racing.
