P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz is at the top of the timesheets as day two of pre-season testing enters the final two and a half hours.
During the afternoon session of pre-season testing in Bahrain, Carlos Sainz took the lead with a time of 1:30.424, using C4 tyres to set a new benchmark twice by dropping his time to 1:30.4.An early start to the session compensated for time lost due to a loose drain cover in the morning that impacted Sainz’s team-mate Leclerc, who had to undergo quick repairs.Ferrari managed to fix the issue swiftly, allowing Sainz to get back on the track.Leclerc was behind Lando Norris in third place, while Max Verstappen enjoyed a smooth first day with over 140 laps, in contrast to a more challenging second day for Red Bull, with Perez briefly halting due to car troubles.In the standings, Perez was in fourth, ahead of Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso who ranked further down in the top 10, along with Hamilton in seventh and Bottas in sixth.Don’t miss any Formula 1 action with the practical 2024 F1 calendar that can be easily accessed on your smartphone or PC.
