Source: Radio New Zealand
#30 Liam Lawson (NZL) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team MPS AGENCY / PHOTOSPORT
Liam Lawson got through 61 laps on the opening day of the second Formula 1 pre-season test in Bahrain.
The Racing Bulls driver shared the car with rookie Arvid Lindblad on the first day and managed the 12th fastest time.
His best lap was 2.3 seconds slower than that of Mercedes driver George Russell.
Lindblad had the 19th fastest time.
Oscar Piastri in a McLaren was the second fastest today, followed by the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc and the McLaren of world champion Lando Norris.
Lawson will drive the full day on day two with Linblad in the car on day three.
#30 Liam Lawson (NZL) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team. MPS AGENCY / PHOTOSPORT
The 24 year old voiced some concerns about the new 2026 car in last week’s opening test session in Bahrain.
The only driver not to take to the track today was Max Verstappen.
The first round of the 2026 championships is in Australia on 8 March.
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