Russell Outpaces Hamilton in Morning Session
During the final morning session of the Bahrain pre-season test, George Russell set the fastest lap, outpacing his teammate Lewis Hamilton. Russell clocked a remarkable time of 1:33.918 on soft tires, a significant improvement from his earlier run of 1:34.075.
Key Performers and Times
Hamilton, representing Ferrari, followed closely with a best lap of 1:34.209. This performance highlighted a competitive edge among the top drivers, as nobody else managed to break the 1:35 mark during the session.
Session Highlights
- George Russell (Mercedes): 1:33.918 – 78 laps
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari): 1:34.209 – 69 laps
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull): 1:35.341 – 61 laps
- Oliver Bearman (Haas): 1:35.972 – 70 laps
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren): 1:36.390 – 73 laps
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine): 1:36.874 – 64 laps
- Carlos Sainz (Williams): 1:37.186 – 68 laps
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls): 1:37.238 – 84 laps
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi): 1:38.251 – 60 laps
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin): 1:38.423 – 54 laps
- Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac): 1:38.772 – 37 laps
Notable Incidents
In contrast to the leaders, Cadillac’s Valtteri Bottas faced issues early in the session. He managed only eight laps before mechanical problems arose. Although he completed a total of 37 laps, he ended up at the bottom of the timesheet.
Meanwhile, Liam Lawson for the Racing Bulls performed impressively, running the most laps of any driver with 84. He completed the session just half a tenth behind Carlos Sainz, who was positioned seventh.
Overall Session Summary
This morning’s session was marked by Russell’s dominance and Hamilton’s solid performance, laying the groundwork for an exciting season ahead. As teams continue their preparations, fans eagerly anticipate how these developments will unfold in the upcoming races.
