After three days before seasonal testing in Bahrain, Ski Sports F1 Analyze key points of conversation from events.
Hamilton positivity in tempered defective Ferrari final
So much about anticipation, the new season of Formula 1 focused on the transition of Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari, and that hyper certainly did not show signs that were on testing.
We’ve already seen the first picture icons in Maranel, we’ve seen his first thoughts about what early life was in the most famous team of F1, but would be early answers to one of the biggest questions – just how he will continue his first Ferrari car?
A handful of outstanding moments during the first morning, he did a little shortened in Bahrain for Hamilton, but he set the second time of his second trip and after that he said that “he really enjoyed” SF-25 and “slowly bound” with him.
He went further before the death of the afternoon, saying, “I’d say it’s the most positive feeling I’ve had a long time.”
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Lewis Hamilton says he really enjoys driving Ferrari and a prankster thought about what the Italian version of ‘hammer’ could be
At the same time, Hamilton also highlighted that, only six weeks in his big new adventure in his career, it still has a lot to learn not only Ferrari’s new car, but also their settings and work practices. Indeed, it must absorb so many new information, it describes every day in Ferrari as far as one of “importance”.
In the same, lunch press conference discussed enthusiasm on completion of its first race simulation for the team when he took on the path. However, in perhaps the first time of its preparations, which never completely materialized with its afternoon run containing only 47 rounds, and Ferrari finished the test a little early behind the screen in their garage.
What consequences, if there are, that a late long run will have for Hamilton and Ferrari moving to the first really big moment of their relationships in Melbourne is still to be seen.
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George Russell could not be resisted by waving his former Mercedes Tim-Mate Levis Hamilton during three tests
McLaren stands out after Norris Stint
Test headings often create the fastest times, but the most favorable information is often hidden elsewhere.
Over three days, there was a special run that caught around those who study data in their lap and belonged to McLaren’s Lando Norris.
On Thursday afternoon, he compiled a race simulation that convinced that Paddock is a constructor coating champions and further a team that will win the new season.
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Ski Sports F1 Ted Kravitz reflected in the third and last day before seasonal testing in Bahrain for 2025. Year
McLaren team of Princip Andrea Stella tried to play running as it pointed out that conditions were optimal, but other championships are hoping in a similar time and could not be during Norris.
“Norris is Outlier,” Ski Sports F1’s Karun Chandhok said then. “It’s extremely fast on his final stim.”
From its launch in Silverstone 13. February, there has been self-confidence and security in connection with everything that McLaren said and did.
It is in great contradiction with the last few years and suggests Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri that this time will not have to play compensation.
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Craig Slater and Ted Kravitz give their predictions about which team will be the fastest this season and which will be the slowest after testing in Bahrain
As for the noise from Red Bull
Going for testing, two teams are expected to represent the greatest threat of defending the crown of their constructors were Ferrari and Red Bull.
Ferrari had his moments and until they showed anything comparable to the simulation of Race Norris before Hamilton’s Friday on Friday, there was still quite a lot of positivity that came from the camp Italian team.
For Red Bull, who was so strong in testing in 2023. and 2024 years who most gave the title before opening, their experience was in 2025. years was a contrast.
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Highlight three three of F1 testing while Russell Pidder Rival Max Verstappen in the fastest circle in the last minutes
While each driver was fought from time to time with the handling of issues, especially in the divine conditions, Red Bull was significantly tricky.
And Verstappen and Liam Lavson had spins, but more importantly regularly struggles to keep control of RB21.
Verstappen showed some tempo on Friday night, but Mercedes’ Russell, who would even factoring in the possibility of different engine settings and fuel levels were unthinkable in the last few years.
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Max Verstappen and Lando Norris had a hilarious response when they asked how their relationship is now after the clash on the track last season
But maybe the most memorable words came from the Red Bull Technical Director of Pierre Vache in their edition after the event.
He said, “It wasn’t as smooth as the team is expected, but we are here and why we are here and why we are here and why we are here and that is why we understand the car here.”
Although nothing is guaranteed, such a statement may suggest that Red Bull starts the season at last leg, at least in relation to what they are used to.
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Haas driver Esteban Ocon and Red Bull’s Verstappen both spit out of control on the same turning while closing the test phases
Antonelli glitters among recruits
Of the six ‘Rooks’ with testing, there was one that undoubtedly attracted little attention from the others – Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
18-year-old Italian by Toto Wolff selected as a generational talent, and early signs were positive.
According to all accounts and surprising those who know anything about him, Antonelli was very fast at the tempo.
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Watch how the Mercedes Kimi Antonelli driver has its own say in a series of funny scenarios by evaluating them with different racing flags
There were soluglic moments, which will undoubtedly be enough this season while cutting aggressive driving style, but Antonelli showed enough to suggest that Wolff will not regret his cube.
“With Kimi Antonelli, I think the spark, special magic” Ski Sports F1’s Karun Chandhok said.
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The first red flag of F1 testing in Bahrain is a department of electricity covering the team garages and follow in the dark
Lavson was firm, but there were signatures, the bay between New Zealand and his team Mate Vistappen will be quite significant – his job will be gradually closing it gradually.
The best time of Oliver Bearman at the last minute, but it didn’t say the full story, because Brit was denied the chance to take the performance, in the middle of some problems for Haas.
Gabrijel Bortoleto in Sauber and Isach Hadjar on racing bulls, it seems to have been solid progress in its path in its time.
The word in the fall was that Jack Doohan failed to take place unhappy speculation in his future, and Franco Colapinto is waiting in his wings if Australian does not meet the expectations of the ruthless fladio.
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The broken glass somehow became in a track at Bahrain International Circle, drawing the red flag
Alpine, Williams on the right track
The Breatore’s ruthless array will only be easier to facilitate the fact that his Alpine team appears up.
After indulging in the first half of 2024. Year, the composition of the entel seems to start this season in much better form, potentially combat for regular points on the front of the middle field.
It is a team with a similar recent story, at least in terms of form, which is cheered to fight them for the best of the others.
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Bus Bizalyan drove to the track at Bahrain International Circle, causing another red flag on the final day of testing
After starting last season, the number of parts, the question exposed to the demolition of chaos, Williams look far more organized this time.
Carlos Sainz seems to have arranged quickly in life in her new team and a little doubt is that quality making will be formed next to Alex Albon that Williams will hardly win the other vegetable bodies.
In contrast, leaving Aston Martin from their great start to 2023. Season seems to be pissed for further depths after poor testing.
Adrian Nevea has a lot of work to do its role with the team next week, but even a legendary designer can accept 2025 as a lost cause and focus its energy on new regulations next year.
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Fernando Alonso stopped his Aston Martin in Pitlana during the introductory phase of testing in three days
When is the first race F1?
For the first time since 2019. year, the season opener will be held in Melbourne on the Australian Grand Prix 14. to 16. March. The first race was transferred from Bahrain to Australia due to Ramadan, which takes place throughout March.
There are 24 events on the 2025 F1 calendar, the same number as last year, and the season ending at the Grand Priku in Abu Dhabi, 5. and 7. December.
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