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Bahrain to Host F1 Pre-Season Testing in 2025

2/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Bahrain will host F1 pre-season testing from February 26-28, 2025, ahead of the season opener on March 16.
Each team has three days to test their new cars, with limited track time for rookie drivers.
Teams can utilize Pirelli's complete range of tyre compounds, including the new C6, during testing.
Daily testing sessions are scheduled from 07:00 to 16:00 GMT, split into morning and afternoon segments.

History

Historical Context

Bahrain will host F1 pre-season testing from February 26-28, 2025, a nod to its growing role in motorsport. The country first hosted a Grand Prix in 2004, marking F1's expansion into the Middle East, a trend that reshaped the sport’s global landscape.

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Story summary

Bahrain will host F1 pre-season testing from February 26-28, 2025, ahead of the season opener on March 16.
Each team has three days to test their new cars, with limited track time for rookie drivers.
Teams can utilize Pirelli's complete range of tyre compounds, including the new C6, during testing.
Daily testing sessions are scheduled from 07:00 to 16:00 GMT, split into morning and afternoon segments.

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