Defending Formula 1 Constructors' champion McLaren looks strong, while Red Bull produced mixed results. Formula 1 preseason testing took place across three days in Bahrain, with teams largely running reliably, and fairly smoothly, ahead of the start of the 24-event campaign in Australia in mid-March.

From McLaren’s performance, the midfield pecking order and Max Verstappen’s stance on booing, there was a lot to talk about on Wednesday.

Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets on the second morning of preseason testing in Bahrain as he continued to get to grips with his new Ferrari Formula 1 car.