Alex Kalinauckas and Ben Hunt report from the Bahrain International Circuit to wrap up Day 1 of testing for the 2025 Formula 1 Season.

In the review, Alex and Ben talk about the ease with which McLaren has settled into the opening day as reigning Constructors Champions, including a little prank on the TV crew. Mercedes is mentioned with Kimi Antonelli's impressive first day, leading the morning session, and Red Bull with a spin for Liam Lawson, and some trips off-road for World Champion Max Verstappen.

There are also positives for Isack Hadjar in the V-CARB RB, and why Ollie Bearman might be in for a tough rookie season at Haas.

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