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The final day of 2024 Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain has once again been curtailed and had its schedule overhauled in the wake of track repairs
The final day of 2024 Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain faced disruptions due to track repairs, with the morning session being affected by loose drain covers and kerb issues. This led to curtailment of the schedule and an unexpected break, resembling a lunch pause, with the session set to continue until the planned test end time at 7pm local time. Carlos Sainz of Ferrari led the Friday morning running after setting a time of 1m31.247s on C3 tires, followed by Lando Norris of McLaren. The session resumed at 11.45am with Sainz topping the leaderboard, showcasing a competitive start to the final day of testing. The standings under the red flag also highlighted performances from Alex Albon, Sergio Perez, and other drivers across different teams.
