Kimi Antonelli topped the timing sheets in the first official session of 2025. The Mercedes driver led the way in Bahrain, although fine margins separated the best times throughout the field.

McLaren's Lando Norris set the fastest time on the opening day of Formula 1's preseason test in Bahrain, which was extended by an hour due to a power cut at the circuit in the afternoon session.

The Sakhir circuit joined the F1 calendar in 2004, and has been used for pre-season testing since 2021. The track is considered a good choice for testing primarily because of its balanced layout. Sakhir features a mix of high,

Kimi Antonelli has topped the first pre-season testing session of 2025 at the Bahrain International Circuit. The Mercedes rookie clocked some important running in the first-morning session in the desert,