This is what the drivers have to say after the test days: 'Getting down to business now'

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14:00, 24 Feb 2024

It is a busy time for F1 teams. The test days are just behind us and in seven days the first race will be over. The drivers look back on the test days with great pleasure and cannot wait to start the season. These were some of the responses on X.

George Russell managed to set the third-fastest time in Bahrain, and for that he thanks his team.

Esteban Ocon, like Pierre Gasly, failed to impress in Alpine's car. Despite this, the driver is proud of his team: "Big credit to the entire team here in Bahrain and at the factories."

The following drivers are also ready for next season:

Valtteri Bottas

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Testing ✔️ Next up Race 1 🏁 sauber-group.com/shots/pre-seas… #VB77 #F1 #BahrainGP

8:07 PM · Feb 23, 2024

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Pre-season officially over! Now it’s down to business 😤 Big thanks to everyone for the hard work the past few weeks! 🙏 とても充実した3日間でした！車への理解を深めシーズンに向けていい準備ができました💪来週が楽しみです！頑張ります

8:11 PM · Feb 23, 2024

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Over 200 laps completed .. F1 testing was fun & productive ✔️ Now curious to start the 2024 journey, let‘s go @f1

12:53 AM · Feb 24, 2024

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