Argentine driver Franco Colapinto (Alpine) put in a solid performance in the first session of the final day of Formula 1 pre-season tests in Bahrain, where he secured the sixth position. Colapinto, who will be competing in his third season in the pinnacle of motorsport this year, completed a considerable 66 laps and set a best time of 1:36.874. In this way, the Argentine greatly improved upon his Wednesday performance from the first day of tests, as he had finished last among the 18 drivers who took to the track. The best time of the session was set by British driver George Russell (Mercedes) with a lap of 1:33.918, followed by fellow Briton Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) and Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull). The top 5 was completed by British driver Oliver Bearman (Haas) and Australian Oscar Piastri (McLaren). Meanwhile, finishing behind Colapinto were Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams), New Zealander Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls), Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi), Canadian Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), and Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac). According to the investigation by the Argentine News Agency, the activity at the Formula 1 tests in Bahrain will continue at 9 (Argentina time), with the start of the night session that will extend until 13 and will also feature Colapinto.
