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2024 Bahrain F1 test: Sainz quickest as broken drain cover disrupts running again
Carlos Sainz set the fastest time of 1m31.247s on the C3 tyres, leading Sergio Perez by 0.236s on Red Bull, also using the C3 compound, in a disrupted morning session due to a loose drain cover. The testing day was stopped early for repairs after Perez possibly ran over the broken drain cover, causing a 1h17m delay as other teams also underwent checks. The one-hour lunch break was canceled to compensate for the lost time, with running extending until 7pm local time. While most teams managed uninterrupted running post-repairs, McLaren faced issues with Lando Norris limited to 20 laps. Other notable performances included Lewis Hamilton in third for Mercedes, Lance Stroll in fourth for Aston Martin, and Daniel Ricciardo focusing on race runs for Red Bull, ending the testing day at 7pm local time.
