F1 preview: Key things to look out for as 2025 pre-season testing gets underway in Bahrain

On Wednesday, February 26, F1 makes its long-awaited return to the track for three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain.

It is often said that testing ultimately means very little, as teams scramble to hide their true performance from their rival competitors.

But Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles disagrees and takes a look at the key things to look out for in preparation for what could be F1’s tightest season yet.