P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kimi Antonelli topped the penultimate day of F1 2026 pre-season testing with the fastest lap in Bahrain this year so far
Kimi Antonelli set the fastest lap on the penultimate day of F1 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain this year. He clocked a time of 1m32.803s, leading by 0.058s over Oscar Piastri, who was just behind in second place driving for McLaren. Both Mercedes and McLaren drivers completed more than 150 laps each during the session, showcasing good performance. Max Verstappen of Red Bull finished third fastest, closely trailing Antonelli by 0.359s. Lewis Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, grabbed the fourth spot after an eventful day with some unique features on the car. Lando Norris held onto the fifth position, with the day concluding with a strong performance in the race start simulations.
