The morning session of the first test day in Bahrain has concluded! Rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli had an excellent first session. He not only drove the most laps but also managed to record the fastest time. The Italian clocked a 1:31.428 in his Mercedes (photo above). Here’s a photo series featuring the best shots from the first session of the F1 winter test 2025 at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Yuki Tsunoda in the VCARB 02. Alongside the new name, Racing Bulls, the team has also opted for a completely new livery. Could this be the most beautiful on the grid this year?
Angela Cullen, Lewis Hamilton‘s trainer, is back in the paddock!
Nico Hülkenberg at the Bahrain International Circuit during the morning session. The Sauber here is equipped with flow-vis on the car to visualize the airflows.
Oscar Piastri had a slow start on Wednesday morning. The Australian driver completed only a few laps in the first hour, and by the end of the session, he had recorded the eighth fastest time.
A relaxed conversation was seen between Max Verstappen, Christian Horner, and Jos Verstappen. The Dutch driver is set to take the wheel of the RB21 on Wednesday afternoon.
A great action shot of Alexander Albon in the FW47 from Williams was captured.
Fernando Alonso had a challenging morning. He only managed to complete 48 laps in his Aston Martin, while Antonelli completed 78 laps.
Liam Lawson is preparing for his first session in the Red Bull during the test days in Bahrain.
Lewis Hamilton was seen in the SF-25 with Ferrari’s well-known ‘spiderweb-design’ aero rakes.
