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Bahrain test: Latest F1 2021 technical developments
Join us as we delve into the latest technical developments from the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Motorsport Images.

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Mercedes F1 W12 floor detail

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

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Red Bull Racing RB16B detail

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Aston Martin AMR21 detail

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Aston Martin AMR21 detail

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Williams FW43B sidepods detail

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Red Bull RB16B detail

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Ferrari SF21 rear detail

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Red Bull RB16B detail

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

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Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21

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Aston Martin AMR21 floor detail

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

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Esteban Ocon, Alpine A521

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Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

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Red Bull Racing RB16B front wing detail

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Red Bull Racing RB16B rear wing detail

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Aston Martin AMR21 rear wing detail

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Red Bull Racing RB16B rear wing detail

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Red Bull Racing RB16B rear detail

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AlphaTauri AT02 sidepods detail

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Ferrari SF21 detail

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Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21

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Roy Nissany, Development Driver, Williams FW43B

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Roy Nissany, Development Driver, Williams FW43B

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M

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Roy Nissany, Development Driver, Williams FW43B

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Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21, makes a pit stop

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