P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The World Champion has clocked the fastest time in the first two hours of testing, as the morning session continues.
Max Verstappen leads the timing sheets early on in the 2024 Formula 1 pre-season testing, completing a hot lap with the C3 Medium tyres. Charles Leclerc in the Ferrari follows closely behind, just 0.182s off the pace. Several drivers, including George Russell, Fernando Alonso, and Valtteri Bottas, had strong showings in the morning session. Yuki Tsunoda and Verstappen were the busiest drivers, while Oscar Piastri had a quiet start with only 17 laps. The first two hours proceeded smoothly without any major incidents, except for Esteban Ocon’s off-track moment. Stay up-to-date with all the F1 action using the 2024 F1 calendar for your smartphone or PC.
