P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz usurped Lewis Hamilton in his final session of F1 pre-season testing, but Lando Norris will steal the headlines when his McLaren’s long pace is analysed.
On the second day of F1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, Carlos Sainz topped the timing sheets, leading over Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Despite spinning his car at Turn 1 during the afternoon session, Sainz had a cathartic and productive full day of running. The closing hours of the day saw drivers focusing on longer runs, with Lando Norris impressing with his long run pace in the McLaren. Liam Lawson and Lance Stroll were the big movers in the final hours, climbing up the timing sheets. Haas continued their heavy-fuel race simulation stints, building on a successful testing plan from the previous day. Rookie drivers like Kimi Antonelli and Jack Doohan showed promise, while Isack Hadjar had a cleaner day but still faced challenges with the car’s handling. Overall, the second day of testing in Bahrain provided insights into various teams’ performance and strategies for the upcoming F1 season.
