P1racenews AI automatic summary:
2025 F1 pre-season testing is two-thirds through and Carlos Sainz was an intriguing name to top the timesheets on the second day for Williams as McLaren turned heads.
Carlos Sainz completed his pre-season preparations by setting the fastest time on the last day of testing for Williams, completing 127 laps in total. Despite the limited testing time, Sainz expressed satisfaction with the progress made in understanding the car’s balance and overall feeling. The Spaniard acknowledged the desire for more testing time but feels ready and eager for the upcoming Australian Grand Prix. Speculation suggests Williams might have a strong qualifying performance due to Sainz’s impressive showing on low fuel load.
Lewis Hamilton showed strong pace for Ferrari, topping the morning session ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton expressed positivity about the team’s progress in understanding the SF-25 and emphasized the importance of building comfort in the car. Leclerc, on the other hand, noted the challenging track conditions due to unusual weather but remained optimistic about a positive start to the season. Ferrari’s performance on Day 2 of testing indicates a promising start, albeit with difficulty in interpreting the data due to changing weather conditions. McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished lower on the timesheets, which may not reflect their true potential given the circumstances of the day.
