Day 1 of the second and final pre-season test saw Russell quickest, ahead of Piastri and Leclerc, with Norris fourth and Antonelli fifth.
Mercedes close the first of two tests on top as rivals trade blows, reliability questions emerge and the true pecking order remains unclear before Melbourne.
Antonelli led Russell in a Mercedes one-two on the final day in Bahrain, as Hamilton took third and teams gathered vital 2026 test data.
Leclerc set the pace on Day 2 in Bahrain, edging Norris as Ferrari, McLaren and Haas enjoyed strong, trouble-free running before the final day.
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