This week, from Wednesday, February 26th to Friday, February 28th, the 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing will take place in Bahrain. Wondering about the start times for the sessions? You can find the full schedule below.
F1 Pre-Season Testing Bahrain Start Times
The long Formula 1 winter break is over, and all the teams are back on track together for the first time. Just like in 2024, the winter test will be held at the Bahrain International Circuit, spanning three test days from Wednesday, February 26th to Friday, February 28th.
The session durations remain unchanged from last year. Each morning session starts at 07:00 GMT, followed by a lunch break and a possible driver change between 11:00 GMT and 12:00 GMT. The afternoon session then runs from 12:00 GMT to 16:00 GMT.
Check out the full schedule for the 2025 F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain below.
F1 Pre-Season Testing Bahrain Schedule
| Date | Start (GMT) | Finish (GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 26 | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday, February 27 | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday, February 28 | 07:00 | 16:00 |