P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The chequered flag has fallen on the second day of pre-season testing from Bahrain, with Carlos Sainz setting the fastest lap of the session.
Carlos Sainz set the fastest lap time of the second day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, outpacing his competition by over seven-tenths of a second. He took the wheel from teammate Charles Leclerc after Leclerc encountered a setback due to a loose drain cover damaging his car. The morning session ended early for circuit repairs, and an extra hour was added to the afternoon session. Sergio Perez of Red Bull placed second, despite facing some issues on track, managing to complete the most laps of any driver. Daniel Ricciardo was the fifth fastest, utilizing red-walled tyres, with Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris ahead of him. Other top performers included Logan Sargeant, Lance Stroll, and Esteban Ocon. Valtteri Bottas and Oscar Piastri rounded up the top 10 at the end of the testing day.
