F1 Bahrain testing live: latest lap times from day two
9:07AM
Mercedes faces challenges as Antonelli completes only three laps this morning, following a limited performance in yesterday's second session. The team's prospects in Melbourne are uncertain, despite their extensive lap count in Barcelona.
9:03AM
Aston Martin shows promise, albeit still lagging behind rivals in lap count. Fernando Alonso, currently on 17 laps, sets a best time of 1:39.435, securing sixth place.
8:55AM
Red Bull's absence persists, with no expected presence in the second half of the session, and potentially the entire session. Hadjar's car is undergoing hydraulic repairs, as per Tom Cary's update.
8:41AM
Red Bull's straight-line speed is a topic of discussion, with speed trap times from yesterday providing some insights.
8:31AM
Lap times update:
1. Leclerc: 1:34.442 - 26 laps
2. Norris: +1.353 - 17 laps
3. Gasly: +2.973 - 29 laps
4. Bottas: +3.244 - 21 laps
5. Albon: +4.997 - 17 laps
6. Alonso: +7.474 - 9 laps
7. Perez: +8.743 - 5 laps
8. Lawrence: +16.621 - 11 laps
9. Hulkenberg: (no time) - 13 laps
10. Antonelli: (no time) - 3 laps
8:25AM
Gasly leads with 29 laps, while Hulkenberg and Antonelli are yet to set a time. Hadjar remains in the garage.
8:17AM
Leclerc claims the fastest lap of the test with a time of 1:34.442 on soft tyres, surpassing Norris's previous best by 1.3 seconds.
8:02AM
After the first hour, the order and lap count are as follows:
1. Norris: 1:35.795 - 9 laps
2. Gasly: +1.830 - 20 laps
3. Bottas: +1.891 - 16 laps
4. Leclerc: +4.338 - 16 laps
5. Perez: +7.390 - 4 laps
6. Lawrence: +15.268 - 6 laps
7. Albon: +22.075 - 9 laps
8. Hulkenberg: - 8 laps
9. Antonelli: - 3 laps
10. Alonso: - 3 laps
Isack Hadjar has yet to take to the track for Red Bull.
8:00AM
Lando Norris takes the top spot with a 1:36.187 on hard tyres, 1.438 seconds ahead of Gasly. He then improves to 1:35.795, showcasing his speed.
7:51AM
Perez returns to the Cadillac, with a minor stoppage, similar to other drivers yesterday. Nico Hulkenberg's Audi briefly stopped but resumed shortly, while Franco Colapinto's absence was minimal.
Hulkenberg, Leclerc, Perez, Bearman, Norris, and Albon are currently on the track.
