Welcome to the official kickoff of the 2025 Formula 1 season! The stage is set, the teams and drivers are primed, and the anticipation is palpable as we gather at the Bahrain International Circuit for the start of pre-season testing.

Here’s our opening gallery of pictures for Day 1, which will be regularly updated over the course of the day.

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Michael Delaney

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