The Formula 1 driver market was especially active in 2024, meaning Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari is one of 10 changes as half of the seats on the grid are occupied by someone different this term

Lewis Hamilton will have a first impression of how his Ferrari rates against the rest when Formula One starts three days of testing in Bahrain on Wednesday with a new crop of cars and drivers.

Beyond the safe confines of Ferrari HQ in Maranello and the adjoining Fiorano circuit, this week in Bahrain will be the first time we see Lewis Hamilton properly unleashed for the fabled Scuderia. This week’s official – and only – three-day pre-season test in Bahrain will give the waiting world a first glimpse at the pecking order in Formula One this year,

The timings and driver line-ups have begun to emerge for F1 testing in Bahrain, as three days of running take place before the season starts.

After months of waiting, the F1 action returns with pre-season testing in Bahrain. Teams across the field will have their first significant track time with their 2025 cars – before the season officially kicks off at the Australian GP.

The three-day test gives all 20 drivers their first chance to get to grips with their 2025 cars ahead of the new F1 season