2023 F1 Bahrain test: Perez puts Red Bull on top as pre-season ends

Under a searing sun, the opening phase of the final opportunity to test ahead of next week’s Bahrain Grand Prix was dominated by longer runs, with Perez moving up the order courtesy of a 1m31.714s on Pirelli’s mid-range C3 tyres.
Mercedes’ Hamilton joined the fray with a 1m31.960s on the same compound during what seemed like a more positive afternoon for Mercedes than Friday.
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