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The first F1 pre-season testing run plan has been revealed, with Red Bull giving Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson a full day of running each after splitting the opening day.
The 2025 F1 pre-season testing will kick off in Bahrain next week, with Red Bull being the first team to confirm their driver run plan. Max Verstappen, the reigning four-time champion, will start on Wednesday 26 February, followed by Liam Lawson in the afternoon. Verstappen will drive the whole second day, whereas Lawson will take the wheel for the final two sessions on Friday 28 February. Red Bull will also conduct a shakedown of the RB21 on Tuesday 25 February before testing officially begins. This will be crucial for Lawson, who is less familiar with the team compared to Verstappen. Both Red Bull and Mercedes will be on track for a filming day on the 25th, as teams can only use this opportunity twice a year for testing standard procedures.
