2025 F1 pre-season testing begins: Early signs, controversies, and standout performances

The 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing commenced at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Lando Norris setting the fastest lap on the opening day.

The session experienced a brief interruption due to a power outage, but teams maximised the extended track time to gather valuable data ahead of the upcoming season.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Samy Aouati takes us through the key points from the first day of pre-season testing.