P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets on the second day of the first F1 pre-season testing programme at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Charles Leclerc led the pack on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, with his Ferrari SF-26 topping the timesheets at 1:34.273.
Lando Norris trailed in second place, half a second behind Leclerc, while Oliver Bearman clinched third in his Haas.
Power unit problems plagued Mercedes and Red Bull, with Max Verstappen unable to get any track time.
Isack Hadjar secured the fifth-fastest time, despite being two seconds adrift of Leclerc, as Mercedes faced further struggles with their power unit.
Although faced with uncertain prospects, George Russell managed to complete 54 laps for Mercedes, securing fourth place.
For a detailed breakdown of the results, check below!






