George Russell Tops Final Formula 1 Testing in Bahrain, Edges Verstappen

Mercedes driver George Russell narrowly beats Max Verstappen in the last session of pre-season testing, with Alexander Albon securing third place.

George Russell set the fastest lap during the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, finishing 0.021 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen.
Alexander Albon, driving for Williams, claimed third place, just 0.105 seconds behind Verstappen's time.
Lewis Hamilton, now driving for Ferrari, placed sixth, trailing Russell by nearly a full second.
Testing conditions were challenging due to low temperatures, equipment failures, and unusual incidents, including a shuttle bus appearing on the track.
The first race of the 2025 Formula 1 season is scheduled to take place in just over two weeks.