Recap updates and reaction from day two of Formula One’s sole preseason test in Sakhir ahead of the new season

Mercedes have completed the most laps so far with 306 Season-opening Australian Grand Prix 14-16 March Max Verstappen aiming for fifth consecutive drivers' title in 2025 McLaren begin defence of constructors' championship Get involved: #BBCF1 Tasnim Chowdhury Andrew Benson BBC F1 correspondent Lewis Hamilton said he was "really enjoying" his new Ferrari as he set the second-fastest time on day two of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Carlos Sainz completed a double race distance for previously struggling Williams and pushed Lewis Hamilton, the man who took his Ferrari seat, off the top of the testing timesheets in Bahrain on Thursday.

Timings in pre-season testing should always be taken with a pinch of salt, especially on day one, however, McLaren's Lando Norris ended the eight hours of running top of the timesheets.

Lewis Hamilton was fastest in his new Ferrari on the morning of the second day of Formula 1 preseason testing as rain in the desert affected Thursday's session. The seven-time champion's best time was nearly four-tenths of a second faster than his former teammate George Russell of Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets on the second morning of preseason testing in Bahrain as he continued to get to grips with his new Ferrari Formula 1 car.

Formula 1 testing is set to be extended in 2026, following an incident-filled 2025 testing week. F1 has been at the Bahrain International Circuit this week, as preparations ramp up for the 2025 season,

Day 2 of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain saw surprises, changing weather, and an impressive performance from Carlos Sainz Jr. with Williams leading the timesheets.