PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Are McLaren really on 'another planet' in the Bahrain desert?

F1 Correspondent & PresenterLawrence Barretto

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - APRIL 11: Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes

McLaren arrived in Bahrain having never previously won at the desert venue, but the pace they demonstrated on Friday practice suggested the British squad are in good shape to consign that record to the history books…

Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free.

Membership gets you closer with:

Curated insider content
Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences
Member benefits, rewards and offers

Next Up

Team Previews 2026All you need to know about Red Bull
Bottas’ best moments from his 2025 ‘gap year’
How Lewis Hamilton became F1’s most influential fashion icon
REVEALED: The best driver line-up for 2026 as voted for by you
Check out every angle of Racing Bulls’ 2026 livery
6 of the most memorable car launches in recent F1 history

PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Are McLaren really on 'another planet' in the Bahrain desert?

Related Articles