After the Barcelona Shakedown, the teams and drivers are back in action for official pre-season testing in Bahrain, with Wednesday kickstarting three days of running for the first test before a second three-day test follows next week. But who is at the wheel for the opening day on track? Check out the full list below...
Who’s driving on Day 1 of first test in Bahrain
| Team | AM | PM |
|---|---|---|
| McLaren | Oscar Piastri | Lando Norris |
| Mercedes | George Russell | Kimi Antonelli |
| Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Max Verstappen |
| Ferrari | Lewis Hamilton | Charles Leclerc |
| Williams | Carlos Sainz | Alex Albon |
| Racing Bulls | Arvid Lindblad | Arvid Lindblad |
| Aston Martin | Lance Stroll | Lance Stroll |
| Haas | Esteban Ocon | Esteban Ocon |
| Audi | Gabriel Bortoleto | Nico Hulkenberg |
| Alpine | Franco Colapinto | Pierre Gasly |
| Cadillac | Valtteri Bottas | Sergio Perez |
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