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

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Teams upped the pace in the second day of 2025 F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, with lap times tumbling as they started race simulations ahead of the final sessions tomorrow. There were more spins and minor-offs too as softer tyres were fitted and drivers started to push the limits further.