P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris set the fastest time so far of pre-season testing in Bahrain early on Thursday morning, but all eyes were on an intriguing Ferrari wing design trialled by Lewis Hamilton.
Lando Norris set the fastest time in pre-season testing in Bahrain on Thursday morning, with a lap time of 1m33.453s, edging out George Russell’s time from the previous day.
However, the spotlight was on Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s intriguing new wing designs.
Hamilton tested a radical active aero solution that featured a rear wing that flipped upside down during straight-line driving to reduce drag significantly.
Meanwhile, Ferrari unveiled another innovative design, following the unique exhaust wing debuted the day before.
While Hamilton’s new rear wing created a buzz in the pit lane, he faced issues and could only complete five laps before being sidelined.
In the session’s early hours, Max Verstappen, George Russell, and Williams’ Alex Albon also showcased competitive performances.
Valtteri Bottas had a slow start for Cadillac, managing only two installation laps at the beginning of the session.
