IN PHOTOS: Every 2025 F1 car on track during pre-season testing in Bahrain

Formula 1 burst back into life on Wednesday as all 10 teams took to the Bahrain International Circuit to kick off the pre-season testing period.

At 1000 local time, Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli was the first person to head out on track and begin a valuable three days of data gathering ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

LIVE COVERAGE: All the action from Day 1 of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain

From seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari to newcomer Gabriel Bortoleto’s striking green and black Sauber, an array of different designs are on display in the Sakhir desert.

Check out a gallery of 2025’s cars in action at the top of the page.

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