The new F1 season is closing in fast! The countdown is on to the opening weekend in Melbourne. Before the battle for the world championship truly kicks off, Max Verstappen and co. will spend two weeks testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. After the closed shakedown in Barcelona and the first test week in Bahrain, the second test week will be available to follow live for the fans.
The second three-day winter test in Bahrain takes place between 18 and 20 February. It is customary for every driver to get one and a half days on track. The teams set their own internal running schedules. Friday provides the last opportunity for teams to run the new kit. After that the whole F1 circus moves to Australia for the season-opening round.
Line-up for Friday morning
| Team | Driver |
| McLaren | Oscar Piastri |
| Mercedes | Kimi Antonelli |
| Red Bull | Isack Hadjar |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc |
| Williams | Carlos Sainz |
| Racing Bulls | Arvid Lindblad |
| Aston Martin | Lance Stroll |
| Haas | Esteban Ocon |
| Audi | Nico Hülkenberg |
| Alpine | Pierre Gasly |
| Cadillac | Sergio Pérez |
