George Russell Tops First Day of F1 Pre-Season Testing in Bahrain

Mercedes driver George Russell led the timesheets on the opening day of the second Formula One pre-season testing session held in Bahrain.

18 Feb, 07:02 — 18 Feb, 17:58

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Formula One pre-season testing is a critical period for teams to evaluate their new car designs, collect vital data, and fine-tune performance ahead of the championship season. A strong showing, like George Russell topping the timesheets, can build confidence and indicate a competitive package for Mercedes, setting expectations for the upcoming races. These sessions are the first real-world assessment of months of development work, crucial for identifying potential issues and optimizing race strategies.

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George RussellF1 driver for Mercedes MercedesFormula One racing team Formula OneInternational single-seater auto racing series BahrainLocation of pre-season testing

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First report: BBC · 18 Feb, 07:02|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 11h|Window: 11h

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Russell tops day one of second F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain

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Russell tops day one of second F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain

George Russell of Mercedes topped the timesheets on the first day of the second Formula One pre-season testing in Bahrain on Wednesday. Russell took part in the afternoon session and clocked 1 minute 33.

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George Russell Tops First Day of F1 Pre-Season Testing in Bahrain

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Is VAR any better in the rest of Europe's top leagues?

Russell tops day one of second F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain

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Russell tops day one of second F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Is VAR any better in the rest of Europe's top leagues?

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