Charles Leclerc ended F1 pre-season testing fastest with a stunning late lap for Ferrari.
The Monegasque pumped in a 1:31.992 to become the only driver to break the 1:32 barrier across all of testing in Sakhir.
He was 0.8s faster than Lando Norris on the day, and 1.1s clear of Max Verstappen as Ferrari unleashed consistently strong pace.
George Russell was fourth for Mercedes as Aston Martin only completed six laps due to battery issues, with Lance Stroll not officially setting a time.
Check out the full results from Day 3 of 2026 F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, the final day of testing!
Result Day 3 - Wintertest Bahrain
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