In Bahrain, it’s time for pre-season F1 testing: Ferrari will hit the track with Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday morning. It will be the British driver’s official debut in the SF-25 after the Fiorano filming day. Many kilometers will be covered in four intense hours of track testing to fine-tune preparations for the Australian Grand Prix. Weather permitting, the Maranello team is ready to make the most of this opportunity.
The Sakhir paddock is already crowded on the eve of Formula 1’s pre-season tests. Several cars, including the new Aston Martin, Alpine, and Mercedes, have already completed laps. The F1inGenerale.com correspondents, who will report live on the sessions in the coming days, describe an unexpectedly cold climate. Strong winds and rain threaten to disrupt the teams’ work plans.
There is great anticipation for the first real indications of the competitive pecking order for the upcoming season. Some are already whispering that Ferrari is the real favorite, but the Scuderia has shifted the focus onto McLaren. Psychological games will continue until Melbourne, where the first championship standings will provide a clearer picture of what remains an open season.
Ferrari: When Will Lewis Hamilton Be on Track During the Bahrain Tests?
The first mystery has been solved. Through a post on its social media, Ferrari has announced its driver lineup for the first day of testing in Bahrain. The tests will take place from February 26 to 28, running from Wednesday to Friday. Each day is divided into two sessions: from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 17:00, with a well-deserved lunch break in between.
The first Ferrari driver to test the SF-25 will be Lewis Hamilton. The British driver has been assigned the morning hours on Wednesday, February 26. He will then hand over the car to Charles Leclerc, who will take the wheel in the afternoon. This driver rotation could continue in the following days, depending on the team’s work plan.
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