After taking part in the first official pre-season testing session last week, the F1 teams and drivers are back in Bahrain for the second pre-season test, with Wednesday getting the three-day event underway. But who will be at the wheel for the opening morning and afternoon? Check out which drivers are in action in the list below...
Who’s driving on Day 1 of second test in Bahrain
| Team | AM | PM |
|---|---|---|
| McLaren | Lando Norris | Oscar Piastri |
| Mercedes | Kimi Antonelli | George Russell |
| Red Bull | Isack Hadjar | Isack Hadjar |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Lewis Hamilton |
| Williams | Alex Albon | Carlos Sainz |
| Racing Bulls | Arvid Lindblad | Liam Lawson |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll |
| Haas | Esteban Ocon | Ollie Bearman |
| Audi | Nico Hulkenberg | Gabriel Bortoleto |
| Alpine | Pierre Gasly | Franco Colapinto |
| Cadillac | Sergio Perez | Valtteri Bottas |
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