The sun finally made a proper appearance on the third and final day of 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Power cuts and cloudy skies plagued Day 1 of F1’s three-day test in Sakhir, before rain interrupted proceedings on Day 2.
But the sun made a strong comeback on the final morning of testing, much to the delight of the Europeans on location exporting sunnier climates than the wintery chill of home.
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The sun was also a boon for the teams and drivers, as more representative weather provides the opportunity for stronger technical insight.
In action on Friday morning was McLaren’s Lando Norris, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, Alpine’s Jack Doohan, Haas’ Oliver Bearman, Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar, Williams’ Alex Albon and Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto.
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