21
13:21
Almost everyone on the route
After the sluggish start, the track has now become crowded. Only Yuki Tsunoda was not on the track yet. Nico Hülkenberg is also currently in his garage.
20
13:21
Pit radio Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez reports a “long brake pedal” over his radio. The box replies that he doesn’t have to worry. “We have used material on the car. It will take a while, then it should settle down again.” The Red Bull man is currently second.
18
13:18
New best lap by Charles Leclerc
The Ferraris are through and Hamilton is off the lead again. First Sainz sits in front of Hamilton, a little later Leclerc comes over the line. He had taken 0.459 seconds from Hamilton. Verstappen is still in his box.
16
13:17
Pit radio Nico Hulkenberg
Hülkenberg is asked over the radio whether he has problems with the rear axle. “No, I don’t think so,” replies the German.
14
13:14
New best lap by Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton can easily crack this time on the soft tire. With absolute best times in all three sectors, a 1:34.256 takes first place. Currently third is Nico Hulkenberg, who rides on the medium.
13
13:14
New best lap by Lando Norris
Lando Norris sets a new best lap time. With a 1:36.317, the Brit takes the lead. Meanwhile, teammate Daniel Ricciardo’s car is being worked on. The Australian was only able to complete a few laps yesterday.
13
13:12
Hamilton back out
While Max Verstappen is still relaxed in the pits, Lewis Hamilton is already back on the track. This time with the softest groove compound.
10
13:10
Hulkenberg on the route
Now something is happening again on the track. Lando Norris and Nico Hülkenberg steer their cars on the track. Hülkenberg drove the new car for the first time yesterday as a reserve driver, but did well and was just behind team-mate Stroll.
8th
13:08
All back in the pits
Haas is also getting quiet now. Mick Schumacher and Kevin Magnussen are pushed back into the garages in their cars. The entire field is back in the pit lane.
6
13:05
Nobody is serious yet
In the first few minutes of training, nobody really gets serious here. Alfa Romeo is now back in the pits with both drivers. Haas currently only does a few installation laps at a time.
3
13:03
First lap times are set
While the Mercedes are back in the pits, the other drivers are setting their first times. Valtteri Bottas sets a 1:38.840. No question, there is still a lot of room for improvement.
2
13:02
All on the hardest mix
Six pilots are on the track and all six drivers are currently on the hardest tire compound. Nobody has driven a timed lap yet.
2
13:00
Hamilton already on the way
Mick Schumacher is the fourth driver to take to the track and Lewis Hamilton, a driver from the top teams, is also on the track early on. Yesterday, the Brit had to struggle with some difficulties in the second practice session.
1
13:00
Start 3rd training
The traffic lights are green, the 3rd training session in Al Manāma has started. Kevin Magnussen and the two Alfa Romeo drivers are already on their way.
12:55 p.m
The conditions
The sun is shining in Bahrain and the track has warmed up to 38 degrees. The air temperature is 22 degrees. However, qualifying and the race will later take place under completely different conditions, which could make it difficult to classify the results.
12:44
Does Haas manage the surprise?
Haas was able to end the first day of the new season yesterday with a good performance. Mick Schumacher finished eighth in the second practice session. Tenth place came out for Kevin Magnussen. Results that give hope that the team has caught up again this year.
12:37 p.m
Mercedes is missing the connection
The first day of the season at Mercedes was completely different. The team continues to work on solving the bouncing problem on the cars, tested new underbodies in the 1st practice session, but did not achieve any visible success. In addition, Hamilton had brake problems in the second practice session, which threw him back to the end of the top ten. George Russell was able to take fourth place and was six tenths behind Verstappen.
12:30 p.m
Verstappen in front, Ferrari lurks
On the first day of the new Formula 1 era, nothing seems to have changed, at least in Max Verstappen’s role as a favorite. The Dutchman was able to win the second practice session in the afternoon, which is considered to be the most relevant in terms of qualifying and the race. But Ferrari, who had become the favorites during the tests, also impressed with strong performances.
Welcome to the second day in Bahrain!
Day number two is on the agenda for the season opener at the Bahrain International Circuit. At 1:00 p.m., the teams have one hour in practice 3 to work on their cars and prepare for qualifying in the afternoon.