Final lap times in full as F1 testing concludes in Bahrain
The fastest lap times from the final day of testing in Bahrain ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign have been revealed.
Last week, the first official testing session began around the Bahrain International Circuit.
By the end of the week, Mercedes finished as the most impressive team, as Kimi Antonelli and George Russell were the quickest drivers.
They were followed by the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
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This week, all 11 teams were back on track as they ramped up their preparations ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, which is just over two weeks away.
The usual suspects like Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull continue to have an advantage over the rest of the grid, with Williams, Haas and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looking to close the gap.
However, it was a tough week for Aston Martin as they were hit with multiple problems on their AMR26.
On Friday, as testing concluded, Ferrari's Leclerc set the quickest time of the day, a 1:31.992.
The Monegasque was closely followed by defending world champion Norris, who did a 1:32.871.
Four-time world champion Verstappen's best time was a 1:33.109.
Meanwhile, title favourite Russell only managed a best effort of 1:33.197.
Down the other end of the grid, the slowest time of the day was set by Cadillac's Sergio Perez, who clocked a 1:40.842.
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll only completed six laps with no time set.
Bahrain final test lap times in full
1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 1:31.992
2. Lando Norris (McLaren) 1:32.871
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 1:33.109
4. George Russell (Mercedes) 1:33.197
5. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 1:33.421
6. Oliver Bearman (Haas) 1:33.487
7. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) 1:33.755
8. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) 1:33.916
9. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) 1:34.149
10. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams) 1:34.342
11. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 1:34.352
12. Esteban Ocon (Haas) 1:34.494
13. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) 1:34.511
14. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) 1:35.290
15. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) 1:36.019
16. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) 1:40.842
17. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) no time
18. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) no time
19. Alexander Albon (Williams) no time
20. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) no time
21. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) no time
22. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) no time
Topics: Formula 1
Marcus Chan