Final Day of Second Bahrain Winter Test Concludes: Day 3 Lap Times at 11am

The second pre-season testing session in Bahrain reaches its conclusion as teams complete the final day of preparations ahead of the 2026 season. Teams logged crucial lap times on Day 3 as they fine-tune their machinery at the Sakhir Circuit.

The second winter testing program at Bahrain's iconic venue wrapped up its concluding day, with teams taking to the track to gather the final performance data ahead of the 2026 campaign. As the mid-morning session progressed, drivers worked through their respective programs to extract maximum information from their cars during the critical 11am window, with lap times serving as a barometer for each outfit's readiness heading into the season proper.

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Art. B2.1.3

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Art. C8.15

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Sporting Regulations

Article B2.1.3

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Free Practice Session Classification

Chapter: B2

In Simple Terms

Free Practice sessions are ranked based on each driver's fastest single lap time. The driver with the quickest lap gets first place, the second quickest gets second place, and so on down the grid.

Classification is based solely on fastest lap time achieved during the session
Drivers are ranked from fastest to slowest
Only the single best lap for each driver counts toward the classification
Free Practice results do not affect the actual race grid positions

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Classification determined by fastest lap time set by each driver, with fastest in first position, second fastest in second position, and so on.

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Technical Regulations

Article C8.15

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Timing transponders

Chapter: C8

In Simple Terms

Every F1 car must have two timing transponders (small electronic devices) installed in it. These transponders are provided by the official timekeepers and allow the FIA to accurately track each car's position and lap times throughout the race.

All cars must be equipped with exactly two timing transponders
The transponders are supplied by the officially appointed FIA timekeepers
The transponders must comply with the technical specifications in FIA-F1-DOC-C022
These devices are essential for accurate race timing and position tracking