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Carlos Sainz set the pace for Williams ahead of Ferrari pair Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, as rain impacted the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Hamilton had been fastest in the m…
Carlos Sainz set the pace for Williams and topped the timing sheets ahead of Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc as rain impacted the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Hamilton had been the fastest in the morning session, but rain influenced the results, and Sainz was one of the two drivers to complete the entire day of running. Sainz’s lap time of 1m29.348s put him 0.031s ahead of Hamilton, both using the C3 compound tire for their quickest laps. Sainz’s performance was not only symbolic for being ahead of his replacement at Ferrari but also showed significant improvement compared to Williams’ pre-season performance in 2024, going 1.6 seconds faster. Despite a spin at Turn 1 in the afternoon session, Sainz had an impressive 127-lap day, showcasing his strong form. Leclerc followed closely behind in third place, despite a spin of his own, as the challenging weather conditions led to varied performances among the drivers participating in the testing session.
