McLaren dominance in Bahrain, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton behind

McLaren dominance in the second free practice session of the Bahrain Grand Prix, the fourth round of the 2025 Formula One World Championship.

On the Sakhir track, under the spotlight. Oscar Piastri set the best time in 1’30”505, edging out teammate Lando Norris by 154 thousandths.

Fourth the first Ferrari, that of Charles Leclerc, more than half a second behind, even eighth Lewis Hamilton behind even Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar and Max Verstappen.

These are all the times:

1 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:30.505
2 Lando Norris McLaren +0.154
3 George Russell Mercedes +0.527
4 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +0.540
5 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes +0.722
6 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls +0.733
7 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +0.825
8 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari +1.071
9 Oliver Bearman Haas F1 Team +1.079
10 Carlos Sainz Williams +1.118