IN PHOTOS: Every 2025 F1 car on track during pre-season testing in Bahrain

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes

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Formula 1 burst back into life on Wednesday as all 10 teams took to the Bahrain International Circuit to kick off the pre-season testing period.

At 1000 local time, Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli was the first person to head out on track and begin a valuable three days of data gathering ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

LIVE COVERAGE: All the action from Day 1 of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain

From seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari to newcomer Gabriel Bortoleto’s striking green and black Sauber, an array of different designs are on display in the Sakhir desert.

Check out a gallery of 2025’s cars in action at the top of the page.

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton (front L) leads the pack at the start of the sprint race ofRACE TICKETS - CHINADon't miss your chance to experience the Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit...BOOK NOW