Carlos Sainz was behind the wheel of a modified 2023 Williams in Bahrain on Sunday, as he completed a tyre test on behalf of Pirelli. Alpine reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa, fresh from taking part in the opening round of the World Endurance Championship in Qatar,

Williams driver Carlos Sainz expressed frustration on Friday at Formula One's limited pre-season testing and suggested teams should be allowed to trade time in the simulator for track mileage.

Carlos Sainz is having a fantastic February. He was declared the fastest from Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on the second day of F1 pre-season testing. And on Day 3, Sainz, who drives for Williams and previously drove for Ferrari,

For the second season in a row, Carlos Sainz Jr. stands atop the Formula 1 pre-season testing timing sheets. A year ago Sainz posted the fastest time at Bahrain International Circuit, topping the board with a lap time of 1:29.

Carlos Sainz set the pace on the second day of Formula 1 testing at the Sakhir circuit, clocking a 1’29”348 to lead the timesheets.

Almost ironically, Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton were the leading men in the second day of F1 pre-season testing. The second day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit offered valuable insights into the performance of Formula 1’s leading teams.

Sainz is preparing for his first season as a Williams driver in F1 2025, having arrived at the Grove-based team from Ferrari over the winter. Roberto Merhi spotted in Carlos Sainz