Charles Leclerc secured the fastest time on the second day of Bahrain pre-season testing, clocking in at 1m 34.273s. He finished ahead of Lando Norris from McLaren and Haas' Ollie Bearman. Despite technical issues halting some drivers, all three led laps over 100, showcasing strong performances in the challenging desert heat. Mercedes’ George Russell placed fourth after a driver swap, while new Red Bull racer Isack Hadjar rounded out the top five. Teams analyzed data at the Bahrain paddock ahead of the final day of testing.

By the Numbers
  • Leclerc's fastest lap time was 1m 34.273s, leading by over half a second.
  • All three top drivers surpassed 100 laps during the day's running.
State of Play
  • Leclerc leads the testing standings, with Norris in second and Bearman in third.
  • Teams are dealing with technical issues, notably Mercedes and Red Bull faces some delays.
What's Next

As pre-season testing continues, teams will recalibrate their strategies based on collected data. Drivers will aim for improved reliability and performance metrics on the final testing day.

Bottom Line

Leclerc's impressive performance sets a competitive tone for the season, while ongoing technical challenges indicate that teams need to optimize their setups ahead of the race calendar.