In the first day of the final pre-season testing sessions in Bahrain, George Russell demonstrated his prowess by driving the fastest lap time, clocking in at 1:33.459. The Mercedes team, renowned for its fast cars, showed its advantages once again as close competition emerged mainly from Oscar Piastri's McLaren and Charles Leclerc's Ferrari, who followed closely behind with times of 1:33.469 and 1:33.739 respectively. This early part of the test highlighted not only the speed of the vehicles but also the intense competition among the top drivers.

The session also saw Kimi Antonelli, who had previously set the fastest time in the initial Bahrain test, performing well enough to secure the third-best time of the morning at 1:34.158, although he improved slightly later in the day. Meanwhile, Lando Norris experienced success during the morning with a time of 1:34.052, illustrating the competitive spirit of the McLaren team. Ultimately, despite initial leads by other drivers, Russell was able to reclaim the top spot right towards the end of the day, reinforcing Mercedes' position in the lead-up to the new season.

Overall, Mercedes's performance was characterized by consistent speed and reliability, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting Formula 1 season. As teams finalize their preparations and strategies, the data collected from these tests will be crucial in determining race outcomes, particularly with the upcoming season opening in mind. The testing results serve as a vital indicator of how each team will perform in the championship races that lie ahead.