The start of preseason testing in Bahrain on Wednesday was a major landmark in the lead-up to the new Formula One season, giving all 10 teams a first opportunity to complete extended running with their new cars. With the season opener in Australia just weeks away, every lap at Bahrain International Circuit across all three days is precious.

Lewis Hamilton has delivered an initial judgement on Ferrari ’s F1 2025 car after the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Ferrari’s new superstar driver was 13th-fastest on the timesheets on Wednesday behind the wheel of the SF-25.

SAKHIR, Bahrain — Lewis Hamilton has started Formula One pre-season testing for Ferrari. The 40-year-old British driver announced last year was leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari after spending 11 years and winning six of his seven world titles with the Silver Arrows.