P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes ended the opening day of the second Bahrain F1 test fastest of all
“Mercedes, with George Russell behind the wheel, set the fastest time on the opening day of the final Bahrain test, solidifying their position as pre-season favorites in the upcoming Formula 1 season.
Despite a strong showing from Ferrari earlier in the day, Mercedes regained control in the evening session, with Russell posting a time of 1m33.459s.
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari initially set the pace with a 1m33.739s, but was later surpassed by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.
As the session progressed, drivers took advantage of improved track conditions to push for faster lap times.
Mercedes encountered no major issues throughout the day, but Ferrari experienced technical problems that hindered Lewis Hamilton’s track time.
Overall, it was a successful day for Mercedes and McLaren, with Russell leading the way and Piastri impressing in second place.”
