Bahrain will host Components 1 pre-season testing subsequent 12 months regardless of its slot shift on the 2025 calendar.
As reported by Motorsport.com, groups will use the Bahrain Worldwide Circuit to organize for the ultimate marketing campaign below the present technical laws throughout three days, between 26 and 28 February.
Will probably be the fifth 12 months in a row that Bahrain hosts pre-season testing and the sixth time general, although it has solely been just lately that it has taken on sole honours after the championship moved away from the winter circumstances on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
As compared, Bahrain’s local weather is far more steady and supplies extra consultant observe and air temperatures for the testing of latest vehicles forward of the season, although there have been events the place excessive winds have wreaked havoc by pushing excessive quantities of sand onto the observe floor.
The Bahrain Grand Prix will happen in April subsequent season, with the occasion being moved to keep away from battle with Ramadan. Saudi Arabia has additionally had its race moved from March, with Australia, China and Japan opening the season – Suzuka forming a triple-header with the 2 Center Japanese venues.
Testing ends two weeks earlier than apply day for the primary race in Melbourne, with it prone to be the final use of the three-day format earlier than the brand new technical laws are launched in 2026. Groups will then probably have six days’ value of operating time to acclimatise to the brand new vehicles and energy items earlier than competitors begins.
As a part of F1’s push for sustainability and its 2030 internet zero objective, a “vital share” of freight will stay in Bahrain forward of the grand prix.
