2022 Bahrain F1 Test Day 1 - Thursday lap times 6pm

Lap times at 6pm on Day 1 of pre-season testing in Bahrain ahead of the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36.
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36.
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2022 F1 Pre-Season testing - Bahrain - Day 1 - 6pm 
PosDriverNat.TeamTimeLaps
1Charles LeclercMONScuderia Ferrari1m34.531s64
2Alexander AlbonTHAWilliams Racing1m35.070s104
3Lance StrollCANAston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team1m35.219s33
4Valtteri BottasFINAlfa Romeo F1 Team Orlen1m35.495s50
5Pierre GaslyFRAScuderia AlphaTauri1m35.515s83
6Sebastian VettelGERAston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team1m35.706s39
7Carlos SainzESPScuderia Ferrari1m35.800s37
8Lando NorrisGBRMcLaren F1 Team1m35.946s40
9Sergio PerezMEXOracle Bull Racing1m35.977s131
10George RussellGBRMercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team1m36.030s42
11Lewis HamiltonGBRMercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team1m36.365s62
12Esteban OconFRABWT Alpine F1 Team1m36.768s42
13Guanyu ZhouCHNAlfa Romeo F1 Team Orlen1m37.164s54
14Pietro FittipaldiBRAHaas F1 Team1m39.269s29
15Fernando AlonsoESPBWT Alpine F1 Team1m39.437s13

Full F1 driver line-up for Day 1 of Bahrain test:

Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton (AM), George Russell (PM)
Red Bull: Sergio Perez
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc (AM), Carlos Sainz (PM)
McLaren: Lando Norris
Alpine: Esteban Ocon (AM), Fernando Alonso (PM)
AlphaTauri: Pierre Gasly
Aston Martin: Sebastian Vettel (AM), Lance Stroll (PM)
Williams: Alex Albon 
Alfa Romeo: Guanyu Zhou (AM),Valtteri Bottas (PM)
Haas: Pietro Fittipaldi (PM)

Formula 1 testing continues as the teams head to Bahrain for their final preparations before the new season.

Teams spent three days shaking down their new cars in Barcelona at the end of last month but the full focus turns to Bahrain with the second test being shown live on TV.

With the first race of the season taking place in Bahrain, this test will be especially important for the teams in understanding their new machines and the new 18-inch tyres.

Warmer temperatures, sandy conditions and driving under the lights - the three days of testing should be an exciting watch.

Ferrari and McLaren have started the season strongly, but Mercedes and Red Bull are expected to be introducing significant upgrades for Bahrain ahead of the new season.

Alpine and Aston Martin went under the radar in the first test, while Alfa Romeo and Haas needs more mileage.

Teams will divide the schedules up into morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) sessions, or even in some cases, give one driver the entire day.

Running begins in Bahrain at 0700 GMT and finishes at 1600 GMT over three days - Thursday, March 10 to Saturday, March 12.

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