Excitement is building as the 2025 F1 pre-season testing kicks off this week! From Wednesday to Friday in Bahrain, we at RacingNews365 are ready to deliver the freshest updates, reactions, and insights from these all-important trial runs before the season officially launches in Australia on March 16.
Over the course of three eight-hour sessions, teams are tasked with uncovering every nuance of their new machines within a tight 24-hour window. As for the drivers, they face an even more intense schedule, sharing one car between two drivers for just a day and a half each to evaluate their latest rides.
Of course, any technical issues or incidents causing red flags could eat into this precious time, leaving some drivers with less practice than they hoped. Below, you’ll find the initial schedule of who will be behind the wheel and when, as confirmed by the teams so far. Stay tuned for further updates as teams finalize their plans.
Curious when Max Verstappen hits the track during the 2025 F1 pre-season testing? The four-time F1 champion will kick things off for Red Bull, driving the RB21 on Wednesday morning before Liam Lawson takes over in the afternoon. Verstappen will reclaim the car for a full day on Thursday, while Lawson steps aside, but come Friday, the Kiwi will be back in action as Verstappen sits out.
