Sakhir – Charles Leclerc achieved a superior best time in the new Ferrari on the last official Formula 1 test day before the start of the season. On Friday in Bahrain, the Monegasse was 0.817 seconds faster than second-placed world champion Lando Norris in the McLaren. Mercedes driver George Russell, who is considered the favorite for the title thanks to a promising car after the rule revolution, came fourth, 1.205 seconds behind Red Bull star Max Verstappen (+1.117 seconds).
