PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Are McLaren really on 'another planet' in the Bahrain desert?

Apr 11, 2025 8:34pm UTC

F1 Correspondent & PresenterLawrence Barretto

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - APRIL 11: Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes

McLaren arrived in Bahrain having never previously won at the desert venue, but the pace they demonstrated on Friday practice suggested the British squad are in good shape to consign that record to the history books…

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PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Are McLaren really on 'another planet' in the Bahrain desert?

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