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These drivers will compete in Bahrain on Friday

These drivers will compete in Bahrain on Friday

12-03-2021 06:20 Last update: 07:04
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The Formula 1 season finally starts with the winter test in Bahrain. As usual, every team will use one car, so not every driver will be able to perform. See who will be in action on day one of testing. 

Winter test in Bahrain

The Formula 1 season starts as usual since 2009 with a winter test. This year it is for the first time in Bahrain instead of Spain because the season will also start in Bahrain. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the test has also been shortened to three days, so the new drivers have to be economical with their time.

Despite the fact that only one car can be used per team, seventeen drivers will be in action. Seven teams choose to split the day in two. Red Bull Racing, Alpine and Williams will give their day to one driver. On Friday Verstappen, Esteban Ocon and Roy Nissany will be the only drivers in action.

Click here to see the line-up for Friday in Bahrain:

  Team Friday
  Mercedes Bottas/Hamilton
  Red Bull Racing Verstappen
  McLaren Ricciardo/Norris
  Aston Martin Vettel/Stroll
  Alpine Esteban Ocon
  Ferrari Leclerc/Sainz
  AlphaTauri Gasly/Tsunoda
  Alfa Romeo Raikkonen/Giovinazzi
  Haas Schumacher/Mazepin
  Williams Roy Nissany