The afternoon session has come to an end, marking the conclusion of the final test day in Bahrain. After Thursday’s rain, the weather during the very last winter test was particularly pleasant on the circuit. While Charles Leclerc led the morning, George Russell ultimately clocked the fastest time of the day. Here is a photo series featuring the most stunning shots from the sixth and final winter test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Max Verstappen Gears Up for Extended Test Day
Max Verstappen is preparing for an extra-long test day. On Friday, he took charge of both the morning and afternoon sessions. The reigning world champion clocked the second-fastest time of the day.
Lando Norris Enjoys Bahrain Sunshine
Lando Norris is enjoying the sunshine in Bahrain. It was chilly during the final winter tests at the Bahrain International Circuit, but the rain that plagued the circuit on Thursday stayed away.
Lewis Hamilton Prepares for Final Test Day with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton is gearing up for his final test day with Ferrari. Whether you’re a fan or not, the red suits him incredibly well, doesn’t it?
Ferrari Chairman John Elkann Arrives at the Circuit
John Elkann, chairman at Ferrari, arrives at the circuit. Will the cars of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc also be decked out in bright pink, or will they forever remain red?
Nico Hülkenberg’s Sauber C45
The Sauber C45 of Nico Hülkenberg. The neon green livery will remain on the car for one more season before the team is renamed Audi in 2026. The Germans will undoubtedly choose their own color scheme.
Observations of Oliver Bearman and David Bearman
What are Oliver Bearman and his father, David Bearman, looking at? Perhaps the shards of broken glass that brought the morning session to a halt? Or the shuttle bus that interrupted the afternoon session? There were plenty of red flags during the final test day in Bahrain.
Pierre Gasly’s Final Test Rounds for Alpine
As the sun begins to set, Pierre Gasly is driving his final test rounds on behalf of Alpine. The Frenchman practiced several qualifying runs on Friday and finished at the top of the time sheets multiple times. Will his team get off to a better start than last year?
After Carlos Sainz Jr clocked the fastest time of the entire winter test on Thursday, Alexander Albon finished third in the time sheets on Friday. The British-Thai driver completed the most laps of anyone throughout the day: 137 in total.
Max Verstappen pushed his RB21 to the limit one last time, but ultimately had to concede to George Russell. The Dutch driver settled for the second-best time on this final test day, although he did experience more balance issues than his competitors.
