F1 teams faced scorching temperatures on the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, mirroring last year’s ambient race temperature. Despite this, only McLaren and Mercedes emerged from the test looking satisfied.
The blistering heat had significant implications for the 10 Formula 1 teams, forcing them to spend time applying sunscreen to stay safe while working around the Sakhir track. This was a marked improvement on Friday, when clouds lingered all week.
While temperatures never reached 19C, the conditions were representative of what teams can expect during the upcoming season. The good news for frontrunners is that their hard work has paid off.
McLaren and Mercedes dominated the final day’s proceedings, with neither team leaving the test disappointed. This bodes well for the two leading contenders in 2025 Formula 1.
Source: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/what-we-learned-from-the-final-day-of-f1-bahrain-pre-season-testing/10699440