{"id":29344,"date":"2025-02-25T13:19:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T13:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=29344"},"modified":"2025-02-25T13:19:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T13:19:47","slug":"f1-pre-season-testing-in-bahrain-2025-full-schedule-driver-lineup-tickets-trackside-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/f1-pre-season-testing-in-bahrain-2025-full-schedule-driver-lineup-tickets-trackside-events\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 Pre-Season Testing in Bahrain 2025: Full Schedule, Driver Lineup, Tickets &#038; Trackside Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing<\/strong> is set to take place from <strong>February 26 to 28<\/strong> at the <strong>Bahrain International Circuit (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bah_int_circuit\/\">BIC<\/a>)<\/strong>. While the first day is closed to the public, fans can attend the final two days to watch their favorite drivers hit the track. Beyond the on-track action, there\u2019s plenty of entertainment to enjoy, making it a great event for motorsport fans and families.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the <strong>Bahrain F1 testing schedule, driver lineup, and tickets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-29456\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/f1testing2025-20240916-header-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/f1testing2025-20240916-header-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/f1testing2025-20240916-header-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/f1testing2025-20240916-header-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/f1testing2025-20240916-header-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/f1testing2025-20240916-header-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/f1testing2025-20240916-header.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><strong>What Happens During F1 Pre-Season Testing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>F1 testing is a crucial part of the season preparation. Bahrain is a prime location for this thanks to its mix of long straights, high-speed corners, and warm weather, providing ideal conditions for evaluating the cars. Teams use these days to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Test new car designs and setups<\/li>\n<li>Gather performance data<\/li>\n<li>Fine-tune reliability and aerodynamics before the first race<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each team can only run one car at a time, with a total of 24 hours of track time across the three days. This is also the <strong>first chance for fans to see the new cars in action before the season kicks off<\/strong> at the Australian Grand Prix on March 16.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-29453\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-25-at-14-04-01-1017418614-LAT-20190402-_R3I2738-16x9.webp-WEBP-Image-1320-\u00d7-743-pixels-\u2013-Scaled-79_-1024x513.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-25-at-14-04-01-1017418614-LAT-20190402-_R3I2738-16x9.webp-WEBP-Image-1320-\u00d7-743-pixels-\u2013-Scaled-79_-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-25-at-14-04-01-1017418614-LAT-20190402-_R3I2738-16x9.webp-WEBP-Image-1320-\u00d7-743-pixels-\u2013-Scaled-79_-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-25-at-14-04-01-1017418614-LAT-20190402-_R3I2738-16x9.webp-WEBP-Image-1320-\u00d7-743-pixels-\u2013-Scaled-79_-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-25-at-14-04-01-1017418614-LAT-20190402-_R3I2738-16x9.webp-WEBP-Image-1320-\u00d7-743-pixels-\u2013-Scaled-79_-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-25-at-14-04-01-1017418614-LAT-20190402-_R3I2738-16x9.webp-WEBP-Image-1320-\u00d7-743-pixels-\u2013-Scaled-79_.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><strong>Driver Lineup for Bahrain F1 Testing Bahrain<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Max Verstappen, the four-time reigning champion, will be one of the first to take the track on February 26, though <strong>his session is not open to the public<\/strong>. Fans can still follow live updates via F1 TV or sports bars streaming the coverage.<\/p>\n<p>While not all teams have confirmed their exact schedules, here\u2019s the current lineup for each day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, February 27:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Red Bull Racing:<\/strong> Max Verstappen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mercedes:<\/strong> George Russell (day session), Kimi Antonelli (evening session)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alpine:<\/strong> Pierre Gasly (day session), Jack Doohan (evening session)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Haas:<\/strong> Esteban Ocon (day session), Oliver Bearman (evening session)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Racing Bulls:<\/strong> Yuki Tsunoda (day session), Isack Hadjar (evening session)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Williams:<\/strong> Carlos Sainz<\/li>\n<li><strong>McLaren, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Sauber:<\/strong> TBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-29454\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pre-season-feature1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pre-season-feature1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pre-season-feature1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pre-season-feature1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pre-season-feature1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pre-season-feature1-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pre-season-feature1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><strong>Friday, February 28:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Red Bull Racing:<\/strong> Liam Lawson<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mercedes:<\/strong> Kimi Antonelli (day session), George Russell (evening session)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alpine:<\/strong> Jack Doohan (day session), Pierre Gasly (evening session)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Haas:<\/strong> Oliver Bearman (day session), Esteban Ocon (evening session)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Racing Bulls:<\/strong> Isack Hadjar (day session), Yuki Tsunoda (evening session)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Williams:<\/strong> Alex Albon<\/li>\n<li><strong>McLaren, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Sauber:<\/strong> TBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><strong>2025 Bahrain F1 Testing Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The test sessions will run across two days, with teams getting track time in two sessions each day. Gates open in the morning, giving fans access to both sessions. Here&#8217;s the full schedule and timings for both days.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGfPyTJs0sO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGfPyTJs0sO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Bahrain International Circuit (@bah_int_circuit)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><strong>Tickets for Bahrain F1 Testing and Off-Track Entertainment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fans attending the Bahrain F1 testing can expect more than just racing. For those who want a hands-on experience, there will be <strong>racing simulators and reaction-time challenges<\/strong> like the Batak game. The event also features live performances, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Circle Arts Drummers &amp; Colour Drum<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jesters and roaming performers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>BMX rider Viki Gomez<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tickets for Bahrain F1 pre-season testing are still available, priced at BD 10 per day for adults and BD 5 per day for children. The Bahrain Grand Prix follows on April 13, making this test a great way to get an early look at the action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing is set to take place from February 26 to 28 at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). While the first day is closed to the public, fans can attend the final two days to watch their favorite drivers hit the track. 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