P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren are looking like the team to beat ahead of the 2025 F1 season, following a tremendous performance on day two of pre-season testing by Lando Norris.
Lando Norris once again stole the spotlight at Bahrain pre-season testing with an impressive race simulation. Carlos Sainz of Williams topped the timesheets on day two, ahead of Hamilton and Leclerc. McLaren and Red Bull drew attention for different reasons, as Norris shined while Red Bull faced issues. Liam Lawson completed both sessions for Red Bull but had a problem with engine water pressure. Despite that, McLaren’s MCL39 seems to be a strong contender, with Norris showcasing excellent lap time consistency and tyre management. Both Norris and Lawson completed impressive long runs, setting McLaren and Red Bull apart in terms of long-run pace compared to Mercedes and Ferrari.
