Formula 1 has officially returned to action, with the 2025 cars hitting the track for the opening day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday.
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli was the first to exit the pits and get going once the green light arrived, with most teams following swiftly afterwards.

Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free.
Membership gets you closer with:
Curated insider content
Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences
Member benefits, rewards and offers
Next Up
Related Articles
UnlockedPiastri on becoming a title contender and battling Norris
Russell ‘would pay to be a World Champion’
Half Term Reports 2025How Mercedes’ 2025 season has played out so far
How long do the F1 drivers’ current deals last?
F1 FantasyWin £2000 in F1 Fantasy's Mid-season Masters Mini League
WATCH: The 10 best battles of the 2025 season so far