Everything you need to know about pre-season testing as F1 heads to Bahrain

The long days of waiting for the 2025 season to kick off are nearly at an end, with fans getting their first chance to gauge this year’s competitive order at pre-season testing in Bahrain this week. It happens year in, year out, but do you know just how important those three days are? We’ve gathered up everything you need to know before the paddock lands in the Middle East…

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TECH ANALYSIS: How Mercedes have targeted their key weaknesses through the new W16's design

Mercedes’ new W16, while visibly closely related to last year’s car, features changes designed to address that car’s two main shortcomings – as outlined by Technical Director James Allison: “Being the fourth year of these regulations on the chassis side, the cars are in a more mature phase.

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TEAM PREVIEW: Can McLaren build on their title success and claim the Drivers’ Championship in 2025?

The 2024 season ended in dream style for McLaren, with the squad securing a long-awaited Teams’ Championship – their first since 1998. But can they build on that even further in 2025 to take the Drivers’ title with Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri? Here’s the lowdown on the papaya team and their goals for the campaign ahead…

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From snow and sandstorms to drivers in disguise – The 10 weirdest things that happened during pre-season testing

Pre-season testing is almost upon us, the yearly ritual that sees the teams and drivers run their cars in anger for the first time over the course of a few days before the season gets underway.

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F1 ACADEMY announces return of reverse grids from 2025

F1 ACADEMY has today announced an update to the Sporting Regulations for the 2025 season, which will see the return of reverse grid races. The composition of the race weekend will remain the same as in 2024, with up to two Free Practices, one Qualifying session and two Races, with Race 1 becoming a reverse grid.

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5 key things we need to find out at pre-season testing

Pre-season testing can sometimes be a case of smoke and mirrors, of trying to decode clues and solve riddles, and of trying to second-guess or even third-guess certain situations.

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‘It’s harsh not to call me one’ – Bearman still feeling like a rookie as he previews first full F1 season with Haas

Ollie Bearman has made it clear that he “still feels like a rookie” ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season, despite already making a series of substitute outings with Ferrari and Haas.

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FIRST LOOK: Red Bull tease new RB21 as they look to reclaim the Teams' crown in 2025

Red Bull have unveiled their 2025 car to the world, with the team revealing the RB21 digitally ahead of the challenger making its track debut on Tuesday.

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GALLERY: Check out all the angles of Red Bull’s new 2025-spec RB21 car

Red Bull have become the latest team to reveal their 2025 car, with the squad unveiling the RB21 digitally one day before the start of pre-season testing in Bahrain.

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INSIGHT: How tyre suppliers Pirelli make F1’s wheels go round at pre-season testing and beyond

F1 teams have put in a massive shift over the winter to each prepare two new cars for the upcoming season, but these would not be able to go anywhere without four circles of advanced rubber provided by tyre supplier Pirelli. As drivers prepare to hit the track again at this week’s Bahrain test, F1.com hears from the Italian manufacturer’s Chief Engineer, Simone Berra, to learn more about the diligent work carried out by their engineers at the track and in the factory, and the targets they are aiming to hit in the campaign ahead…

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Hulkenberg expects ‘building year’ on Sauber return with ‘a lot of things to look forward to’ at Audi

Nico Hulkenberg is anticipating a “building year” for Kick Sauber in 2025, with the German acknowledging that there is a “long road ahead” for the squad as they look to take steps forward following a tough campaign last year.

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POLL: Vote for your favourite driver helmet ahead of the 2025 season

With the week of pre-season testing now here, and with the phenomenal unveilings of every team's livery at F1 75 Live fresh in the memory, the 2025 F1 season feels like it has well and truly begun.

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FIRST LOOK: Mercedes unveil new 2025 car as W16 breaks cover

Mercedes have revealed their 2025 car for the first time, with the team digitally launching the W16 days after unveiling its livery at the F1 75 Live season launch event.

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GALLERY: All the angles as Mercedes launch their W16 challenger

Mercedes have unveiled their new 2025 challenger – the W16 – with the car launching digitally just two days before the start of pre-season testing.

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American Express selects Nicole Havrda for 2025 F1 ACADEMY season

F1 ACADEMY Official Partner American Express have announced that Canadian driver Nicole Havrda will be representing them on the grid for the upcoming 2025 season, driving for Hitech Grand Prix.

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McLaren drivers prepared for ultra-close F1 season as Norris predicts race winners outside top four teams

Lando Norris reckons even more teams and drivers could be in the mix for Grand Prix victories during the 2025 campaign, adding to the recent front-running group of McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes.

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Lawson gears up for Red Bull debut with private F1 test at Jerez

Liam Lawson recently got behind the wheel of a Red Bull for the first time in 2025 as the New Zealander ramps up preparations for his debut with the senior team.

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TEAM PREVIEW: Can Ferrari finally end their title drought with star signing Hamilton?

Ferrari head into the new F1 season with even more eyes on them than usual following Lewis Hamilton’s move from Mercedes. But can the seven-time World Champion and the continuing Charles Leclerc combine to give the Italian marque their first taste of title glory in almost two decades? Following their runner-up finish last year, here’s everything you need to know about Frederic Vasseur’s team…

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Sainz replaces Vettel as director of Grand Prix Drivers’ Association

Carlos Sainz has been announced as a new director at the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), with the Spaniard stepping into the role vacated by former F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel.

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MY UNTOLD STORY: Five inspiring people reflect on their journeys to working in F1 – and why diversity is so important

Formula 1 is a sport for all, with many people from a wide range of backgrounds playing their part in delivering the entertainment spectacle to fans.

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