Charles Leclerc of Ferrari finished the third day of Bahrain winter testing as the fastest driver, with George Russell following closely behind in second place. Throughout the day there were notable performances, with Max Verstappen setting impressive lap times and Yuki Tsunoda and George Russell also showcasing their speed.

Leclerc's teammate, Carlos Sainz, started the day strong but faced a setback due to a broken drain cover, while McLaren experienced testing issues with Lando Norris encountering a clutch problem. Despite the challenges faced by some teams, the day saw competitive performances from drivers pushing their cars to the limit.

As the pre-season testing in Bahrain came to a close, the stage is now set for the 2024 Formula 1 season to kick off with the Bahrain Grand Prix next week. Teams and drivers will be looking to carry the momentum from testing into the first race of the season, with expectations running high for an exciting and competitive year ahead.