Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in the morning session on the second day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
The Monegasque, who is driving for Ferrari the entire day, completed 62 laps with a best lap time of 1m 34.273, putting him five-tenths clear of reigning world champion Lando Norris.
Alpine's Pierre Gasly was third but 2.5s adrift of Leclerc, although the Frenchman did manage 61 laps. With 64 laps to his name, Norris was the busiest driver on Thursday morning.
Unfortunately, Red Bull and Mercedes were not seen on the track during the four-hour session, both encountering issues.
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