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The key factor as Alonso weighs up F1 future

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Autosport Podcast: The key talking points from F1 pre-season testing Day 2

The latest episode of the Autosport Podcast looks at all the key moments from the second day of F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain

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Carlos Sainz, Williams

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Alex Kalinauckas and Ben Hunt return to report from Day 2 of F1’s 2025 test at the Bahrain International Circuit.

In the review, Alex mentions the three teams that impressed him most, featuring McLaren’s eye-catching long-run pace, Aston Martin’s newfound consistency across the day, and Williams topping the lap and timing sheets via Carlos Sainz.

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There’s also a reaction to Max Verstappen’s response to the booing he faced at F175 Live, where Red Bull stood as a team on Day 2, and the teams' lack of preparation when the rain fell on Thursday morning.

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