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2024 Bahrain F1 test: Leclerc top as morning session cut short
Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the Thursday morning session of testing in Bahrain with a lap of 1m31.750s on C3 tyres. However, the session was red-flagged after a drain cover dislodged and caused damage to Leclerc’s Ferrari and Hamilton’s car. Despite efforts to continue the session, it was ultimately cancelled due to the incident. Sergio Perez faced setbacks with limited laps and brake problems, while Hamilton and the other drivers focused on long-runs. The afternoon session was rescheduled, and Perez continued driving for Red Bull, ending the morning fourth fastest. Additionally, Oscar Piastri and Logan Sargeant performed well, but no one matched Verstappen’s time from day one of testing.
