F1 testing 2025: How Day 3 unfolded in Bahrain

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McLaren's Lando Norris at Formula 1's Bahrain pre-season test.

Mercedes driver George Russell set the pace on the final day of F1 testing 2025 at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Russell set a lap of 1:29.545 to take top spot away from Red Bull racer Max Verstappen in the closing minutes of the session, with Alex Albon third for Day 2 pacesetters Williams.

F1 testing 2025: Recap the action from Day 3 in Bahrain

Here’s how the action unfolded over the course of the day with our live Day 3 blog…

F1 testing 2025: Live updates and timings from Bahrain