The 2025 F1 checks in Bahrain are nearing their finish, and we overview the occasions whereas awaiting the ultimate standings. Groups have three days to place themselves to the take a look at on the Sakhir circuit, chosen as a substitute of Barcelona, which is normally colder at the moment of yr.
Nevertheless, the ten groups had been caught off guard by the climate, which was not as gentle as anticipated. Bahrain is considerably colder, with a threat of rain.
On Wednesday, February 26, the quickest driver was Lando Norris within the McLaren with a time of 1:30.430. Finishing the highest three had been George Russell (Mercedes) at +0.157 seconds and Max Verstappen (Purple Bull) at +0.244 from the chief. Fourth was Charles Leclerc in his Ferrari, adopted by Carlos Sainz within the Williams. The opposite Ferrari, pushed by Lewis Hamilton, was additional behind, outdoors the highest 10, after a less-than-ideal first day.
Thursday, February 27, noticed a shake-up within the standings. The quickest was Carlos Sainz, who went below Norris’s Day 1 time with a lap of 1:29.348. Second was Hamilton (the quickest within the morning) at +0.031, adopted by Leclerc at +0.083 from his former teammate.
F1 Bahrain Check 2025 Standings: Who was the quickest?
Right here is the whole time classification after two days of testing.
Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 1:29.348
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 1:29.379
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:29.431
George Russell (Mercedes) – 1:29.778
Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 1:29.784
Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 1:30.229
Liam Lawson (Purple Bull) – 1:30.252
Jack Doohan (Alpine) – 1:30.368
Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 1:30.430
Isack Hadjar (VCARB Racing Bulls) – 1:30.675
Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 1:30.700
Yuki Tsunoda (VCARB Racing Bulls) – 1:30.793
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:30.821
Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:30.882
Gabriel Bortoleto (Stake Kick Sauber) – 1:31.057
Nico Hulkenberg (Stake Kick Sauber) – 1:31.457
Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 1:33.071
Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 1:34.372
Max Verstappen (Purple Bull) – NO TIME
Alexander Albon (Williams) – NO TIME