WEEKEND WARM-UP: McLaren take on Red Bull in a scorching hot Bahrain while Ferrari run upgrades in a bid to join the party

The fourth race weekend of the 2025 season comes from a venue the teams know well, the Bahrain International Circuit. But can Max Verstappen continue to build on the momentum from his Suzuka win, or are McLaren about to get back to winning ways at the Bahrain Grand Prix?

McLaren have two in-form drivers in Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and those two are ready to go head-to-head with Verstappen in very hot temperatures. But the track is not the only thing heating up, with Ferrari trying to gate crash the party up front as they bring their first upgrade of the season, while the midfield is set to be closer than ever behind.

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Everyone knows this track, which means no one has an advantage. Instead, it is all going to come down to who can drive the best on the day – and that is anyone's guess right now.

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