On the first day of tests in Bahrain, both Kimi Antonelli and Liam Lawson have maintained almost constant their lead in the overall time classification. Although Lawson suffered a small mishap at the beginning of the last hour of the morning session with a spin in corner 2-3, this did not significantly affect his position on the table.
During the preseason day, the teams took the opportunity to make adjustments and tests related to aerodynamics, as well as to carry out long runs and evaluate different types of tires to prepare in terms of race management.
As for Fernando Alonso, who also participated in the morning practice with his Aston Martin, he managed to place seventh at the end of the session. Despite leading the classification at the end of the first two hours, the Spanish driver completed a total of 46 laps before giving up his seat to Lance Stroll for the afternoon session.
Carlos Sainz, driving a Williams, watched as his teammate, Alex Albon, finished in third place after leading part of the morning session. These positive results create expectations for Sainz, who will also participate in the afternoon session and will seek to confirm the good feelings experienced by his team.
Prominent figures like Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri occupied fifth and eighth places respectively in the morning session. The day will continue in the afternoon, starting at 13:00 Spanish time, with the participation of Sainz, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and other drivers.
In summary, Kimi Antonelli led the morning session closely followed by Liam Lawson, in a day where the rookie drivers in the category set the pace in the first tests of the season in Bahrain.
