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Mercedes pips McLaren on day two of Bahrain F1 test, Aston breaks down
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time on day two of the second Bahrain Formula 1 test, with Aston Martin’s breakdown causing a red flag. Mercedes continued its dominance from the previous week with a strong performance in the first two days of testing. Antonelli took over the top spot from George Russell with an impressive lap time. Other notable performances came from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, as well as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. The day was not without incidents, as Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin suffered a breakdown early on, leading to a red flag. The testing will conclude on Friday, with the final results eagerly awaited by fans and teams.
