P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell topped the sixth and final session of the three days of F1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, just taking it from Max Verstappen in the dying moments.
“George Russell topped the timing sheets on the final day of F1 pre-season testing with a lap time of 1:29.545 in his Mercedes, narrowly beating Max Verstappen and Alex Albon. Pierre Gasly impressed throughout the session, trading fastest times with Russell initially. A red flag was triggered when a bus was seen on track, adding to the list of unusual incidents during testing. Verstappen eventually claimed the top spot, while Albon continued to surprise with strong performances. Both drivers logged significant laps, despite setbacks like an engine issue for Verstappen and Stroll falling ill.”
