P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz remained on top as 2024 pre-season testing entered its final phase on the third day of three in Bahrain
As 2024 pre-season testing in Bahrain came to a close, Carlos Sainz of Ferrari maintained his lead. Sainz set an impressive time on the C3 tyre, over eight tenths faster than Lando Norris. Sergio Perez caused a red flag when dislodging a drain cover, prompting track repairs. Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll followed closely behind in the timings. Williams and Haas saw improvements in their times, with Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen showing strong performances. Daniel Ricciardo in the Red Bull completed a high-fuel race simulation, ending up at the bottom of the timesheet.
