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The 2025 F1 season has officially begun with Day 1 of the pre-season test at the Bahrain International circuit.
This season marks the first time all 10 F1 teams have shared an F1 circuit, allowing fans worldwide to watch their favorite drivers on track. Drivers are using Flo-vis paint and aero rakes to gather valuable data under the overcast Bahrain skies. Oscar Piastri is driving the McLaren MCL39, while Lewis Hamilton is testing the Ferrari SF-25. Newcomer Liam Lawson from Red Bull and teenage sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes are also on track. Alpine rookie Jack Doohan is joined by Oliver Bearman from Haas for their first runs, along with Williams’ Alex Albon and Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg.