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Max Verstappen was top of the timesheets after the morning session on the first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing
The reigning World Champion had his first proper running of the Red Bull RB20 on Wednesday morning and is scheduled to be back behind the wheel in the afternoon session. Verstappen’s time of 1:32.548s was set with plenty of time remaining in the session, proving unbeatable by others. Despite the fierce competition, gathering data on their new machines remains a crucial aspect of testing for all teams. The Dutchman completed 66 laps around the Sakhir International Circuit, marking the third-highest laps in the session. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc came in second with a lap time of 1:33.247s after completing 64 laps. In third place was Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, setting the most laps at 77 and achieving a best time of 1:33.385s. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri followed in fourth place, completing 57 laps and recording a time of 1:33.658s in the MCL38. Yuki Tsunoda of RB posted the fifth fastest time at 1:34.136s during his 64 laps, showcasing the team’s progress.
