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2024 Bahrain F1 test: Leclerc fastest from Russell on final day
During the final morning session of testing, Carlos Sainz led the way before a broken drain cover halted running once again, prompting the cancellation of the planned lunch break. McLaren faced early trouble with Lando Norris experiencing a clutch issue, while Valtteri Bottas had a restricted programme due to work on his car. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc impressed in the afternoon, with Leclerc eventually setting the fastest time on softer tyres. Yuki Tsunoda and George Russell also showed strong performances, while Lewis Hamilton concluded his test in 12th place. The 2024 season will officially begin with the Bahrain Grand Prix on Thursday.
