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Red Bull in trouble as issue causes Bahrain testing delay
Red Bull faced a significant setback on day two of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain after an impressive start on the first day in the desert.
During the first day, Max Verstappen led the charge, but on day two, his new teammate Isack Hadjar encountered issues that delayed his track time significantly.
A hydraulics leak discovered in the RB22 during the car build process caused Hadjar to miss crucial testing hours as the team worked to solve the problem.
Despite Red Bull’s efforts to fix the issue, Hadjar had yet to take to the circuit by the morning of day two, impacting the team’s progress in Bahrain.
This setback occurred as team principal Laurent Mekies was absent due to a medical procedure, adding to Red Bull’s challenges at the testing.
The delay in Hadjar’s debut testing performance is a blow to Red Bull, while Mercedes also faced technical issues that kept them off the track on Thursday morning.
Overall, the second day of testing in Bahrain presented challenges for both teams, highlighting the unpredictable nature of pre-season preparations in Formula 1.
