Liam Lawson on track in the RB21 during 2025 pre season testing in Bahrain
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Liam Lawson will spend early F1 races “learning tracks” more than developing the RB21

Liam Lawson breaks down his initial thoughts on the RB21 as the newly promoted Red Bull driver prepares for his first full season in Formula 1. Speaking on day 3 of pre-season testing, Red Bull’s Liam Lawson breaks down his experience with the RB21. Heading into his first season as a full-time F1 driver, Lawson…

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The FIA has amended the 2025 F1 sporting regulations to close loopholes related to pitlane starts and the retirement of significantly vehicles.
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FIA rule changes close loopholes ahead of 2025 F1 season

As the 2025 F1 season approaches, motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has adjusted its rules regarding pitlane starts and damaged cars to close loopholes that teams have exploited at past events. These changes aim to ensure that teams compete under a rigorous set of rules to maximise fair, honest and competitive…

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F1 Testing | Red Bull “not as happy” as they hoped following 3-day test in Bahrain. Read the thoughts of Red Bull Racing technical director Pierre Waché, and lead driver Max Verstappen.
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F1 Testing | Red Bull “not as happy” as they hoped following 3-day test in Bahrain

Over the past three days, Red Bull Racing has been actively engaged in pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, focusing on evaluating the performance and reliability of their RB21 car ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne. On the second day of testing, rookie Liam Lawson took the wheel for a…

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F1 Testing Lawson in Bahrain - Day 2.
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F1 Testing | Lawson believes Red Bull is in a “positive place” after Day 2 of Bahrain pre-season testing

Day 2 of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain was anything but smooth sailing for Red Bull’s Liam Lawson. Lawson faced a mix of rare rain showers and technical issues throughout the day. Despite the session having several interruptions, he left believing that the team is in a “positive place” ahead of the season opener in…

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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen completed 74 laps around the Bahrain International Circuit, finishing the first day of F1 pre-season testing third on the timesheets.
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F1 Testing | Verstappen optimistic about RB21 after Day 1 of Bahrain pre-season testing

Though not yet sure about the pace of the RB21, Max Verstappen believes that the Red Bull Racing challenger for 2025 is “working well”. Verstappen, who beat McLaren’s Lando Norris to the 2024 Drivers’ Championship despite challenges with the RB20, finished the first day of F1 pre-season testing third on the timesheets, just 0.244 seconds…

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2025 Bahrain F1 Testing | Liam Lawson says “a lot more to come” after first day of running in Red Bull
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F1 Testing | Liam Lawson: “A lot more to come” after first day of running in Red Bull

During the opening session of the 2025 F1 pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit, Red Bull newbie, Liam Lawson, experienced a mixed session, balancing a seemingly promising pace with a moment of instability. The young New Zealander, stepping into the RB21 alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen, showed flashes of strong performance but also highlighted…

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Kimi Antonelli leading the 2025 F1 Testing in Bahrain
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2025 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing | Day 1 AM | Antonelli leads clean session from Lawson and Albon

The 2025 F1 season is officially starting with the first Testing session of the year held in Bahrain. Following yesterday’s shakedown, which included teams such as Red Bull and Aston Martin, today all teams have issued lineups. Will reigning drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen and team’s McLaren reconfirm their strong end of 2024 pace, or will…

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Several F1 teams, including Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes, and Red Bull have conducted their shakedown in Bahrain before pre-season testing kicks off tomorrow.
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Multiple F1 teams conduct shakedown in Bahrain ahead of 2025 pre-season testing

Following the unveiling of official liveries at the F1 75 season launch event in London on February 18, several teams have put their 2025 challengers through a shakedown run at the Bahrain International Circuit.  Making use of the permitted mileage of 200 kilometres over the course of two filming days, Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes,…

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