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Red Bull F1 team principal Laurent Mekies will reportedly not attend pre-season testing in Bahrain because of a medical procedure.
Red Bull F1 team principal Laurent Mekies will miss pre-season testing in Bahrain due to a medical procedure reported by De Telegraaf. However, he is expected to return for the second part of the tests next week. All 11 F1 teams have unveiled their new livery, with the Bahrain testing set to begin on February 11-13 and continue from February 18-20. Teams will focus on achieving competitive lap times in Bahrain after confirming system operations in Barcelona.
Live updates and partial broadcasting will be available during the first test week, while fans can access the full second-week coverage live both at the circuit and on television. Mercedes and Red Bull showcased solid performances in Barcelona, leaving fans excited about their prospects in Bahrain’s more challenging conditions. The Bahrain tests will provide a more accurate assessment of teams’ competitiveness and new car performance. Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar will share driving duties for Red Bull during the Bahrain test sessions.
