P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull driver Liam Lawson led the way just halfway point in the opening session of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain
Red Bull driver Liam Lawson took the lead at the halfway point of the Formula 1 pre-season test in Bahrain, with impressive lap times. Despite Fernando Alonso briefly surpassing him, Lawson responded with a strong performance. The new Red Bull RB21, although visually similar to its predecessor, demonstrated promising performance in Lawson’s hands. Notably, Lawson’s quick times were achieved on harder tyres compared to most other drivers. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, Racing Bulls’ Yuki Tsunoda, and others followed closely behind Lawson in the session. The leading four teams were separated by a narrow margin before Lawson’s standout performance. All teams showed good reliability and consistent mileage in the early stages of the test, setting the stage for an exciting season.
