F1 75th Anniversary Season Launch and Pre-Season Testing Updates
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The Formula 1 world is abuzz with excitement as the 75th anniversary season launch took place at the O2 Arena in London, attended by BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt. The event marked the beginning of a new era in F1, with pre-season testing for the 2025 campaign set to get under way on 26 February from 07:00 GMT. Fans can expect a thrilling season ahead, with top teams and drivers gearing up to take on the challenge.
Lewis Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, made a strong start on the opening day of the Bahrain pre-season test, setting a time of 1m32.621s on the C4 mediums. This displaced Alex Albon's Williams at the top of the Wednesday leaderboard, with Hamilton's benchmark still 2.7s slower than the fastest time from last year's Bahrain test. The rest of the field also completed some running, with every team making a smooth start to the testing session. Notable performances included Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin in third place, followed by Liam Lawson's Red Bull, Jack Doohan's Alpine, and Yuki Tsunoda's Racing Bulls.
The testing session saw some interesting developments, with Hamilton experiencing a wide moment on the kerbs at the Turn 11 left-hander as he started to test the limits of the SF-25. Meanwhile, Red Bull's RB21 appeared to be a carryover of the RB20 that finished the season, with no major surprises from the frontrunning teams' cars. The top ten standings after the first hour of testing were:
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) - 1m32.621s
- Alex Albon (Williams) - +0.241s
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Liam Lawson (Red Bull)
- Jack Doohan (Alpine)
- Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls)
- Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber)
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Ollie Bearman - 2.9s off the pace
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - no representative laptime
As the F1 world gears up for the 75th anniversary season, fans can expect a lot of excitement and drama on and off the track. With top drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, and Alex Albon vying for the top spot, the competition is expected to be fierce. The season launch and pre-season testing have set the stage for an thrilling year ahead, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see how their favorite teams and drivers perform.
The 2025 F1 season promises to be an unforgettable one, with a mix of experienced drivers and new talent taking on the challenge. As the season progresses, fans can expect a lot of twists and turns, with the Formula 1 world providing endless entertainment and excitement. With the latest updates and news from the world of F1, fans can stay ahead of the curve and get ready for an action-packed season.
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