Pre-season testing is the first opportunity for all F1 teams to run cars together and get the first clues as to who will be competitive next season and who won’t. This year, the event will be held over just three days, with all events taking place in Bahrain, where the season opener will be held just over a week later.
Bahrain’s three-day pre-season test will take place from February 21st to 23rd. This is the only official group driving test carried out by the team. Teams complete a shakedown (teams can drive up to 200 km in their cars, also known as a filming day). Track action will begin at 10am Bahrain local time (7am GMT/UK time) on all three days and end at 7pm local time (4pm GMT/UK time).
Preseason testing is not a completely accurate indication of the true competitive standings, but it can show who has moved forward and who has stepped back compared to the previous year. In 2023, for example, Aston Martin’s big breakthrough was threatened by a strong pre-season pace.
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