Day 2 Bahrain Test: Leclerc Fastest, Norris Completes Most Laps
Summary
Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap (1:34.273) at Bahrain’s test while Lando Norris logged the most laps (149, 806 km). The session highlighted Ferrari’s pace, McLaren’s mileage and red‑flag stops.
The second day of the 2026 Bahrain pre‑season test saw Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc post the quickest lap (1:34.273) and McLaren’s Lando Norris complete the most laps (149). McLaren logged 806 km, Ferrari 752 km, underscoring a clear mileage gap between the two.
Why it matters:
Leclerc’s speed points to Ferrari’s qualifying hopes, while Norris’s mileage shows McLaren’s race‑trim focus. Early engine data will shape 2026 power‑unit strategies before the season opener.
The details:
- Team mileage: McLaren 149 laps (806 km), Ferrari 139 laps (752 km), Racing Bulls 133 laps (720 km).
- Engine mileage: Mercedes‑powered 2,349 km (434 laps), Ferrari‑powered 2,046 km (378 laps), Red Bull‑Ford 1,191 km (220 laps); Audi & Honda (Aston Martin) lower.
- Fastest laps: Leclerc 1:34.273 (C3), Norris +0.511 s (C2), Bearman +1.121 s (C3), Russell +1.193 s (C3).
- Red‑flag incidents: Four stoppages – Cadillac’s Pérez stopped on track, debris‑related halt for Bottas, Alpine’s Gasly stopped, plus FIA test pauses.
What's next:
Day three will feature longer runs and tyre‑wear studies. Teams will use the mileage gap and engine‑cooling data to fine‑tune setups before the season‑opening race in Bahrain.
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