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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz went fastest in the afternoon session on day two of the Formula 1 pre-season testing programme at the Bahrain International Circuit.
The Spaniard, who went third in the morning session, set a time of 1:29.348s after 127 laps. Lewis Hamilton was second for Ferrari with his morning lap time maintaining a high position. Charles Leclerc secured third place with a 1:29.431s after 83 laps, just over half of Sainz’s count. George Russell held fourth with his morning time, while Lance Stroll was sixth after 57 laps. Liam Lawson covered 91 laps with a 1:30.252s fastest time for Red Bull. Lando Norris finished 14th for McLaren but showcased strong race pace that impressed his team’s rivals.
