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What we learned from Day 3 of the second Bahrain test
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto analyses the third and final day of the second pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Watch as F1 TV unpack Day 3 of second Bahrain test
With the final day of pre-season testing coming to a close, join the F1 TV crew as they discuss all the big talking points from Friday’s running in Bahrain.
The top tech innovations from 2026 pre-season testing
Formula 1 teams ramped up their preparations for the 2026 campaign across pre-season testing, with some innovative developments appearing on the cars.
Mercedes ‘need to improve reliability’ – Russell
George Russell believes that Mercedes need to “keep on improving reliability” after experiencing some gremlins during the Bahrain test, with the Briton also suggesting that race starts could be the “tallest hurdle” to the team’s potential.
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Leclerc fastest on final day of Bahrain pre-season test
Charles Leclerc has ended the final day of 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain at the top of the timesheets, heading Lando Norris and Max Verstappen as Friday’s running brought the second test to a close.
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Vasseur reflects on Ferrari's testing targets in Bahrain
Fred Vasseur reflected positively on how Ferrari’s pre-season testing unfolded in Bahrain, with the team boss suggesting that the squad did “pretty well” in terms of meeting their target to gain a lot of mileage, though also cautioned that development will be key to “keeping momentum” during the season ahead.
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Who’s driving on Day 3 of the second Bahrain test
Here are the drivers that will be behind the wheel for the final day of 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
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LIVE COVERAGE: Day 3 of the second pre-season test in Bahrain
Keep up to date with all the action - both on track and off it - as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 3 in Bahrain.
Honda issue statement amid Aston Martin’s test struggles
Aston Martin’s new power unit partner, Honda, have released a statement following the disruptions to the team’s programme on the second day of the final pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Aston Martin ‘not where we want to be’ – De la Rosa
Aston Martin Team Representative Pedro de la Rosa has made clear that Aston Martin are “not where they want to be” amid a difficult pre-season period, with the squad working “flat-out” to get on top of their issues.
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Leclerc leads Antonelli on final morning of Bahrain test
Charles Leclerc posted the fastest time as pre-season testing continued at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday, slotting ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri in the morning session.
Domenicali positive 2026 will be ‘incredible year’
Stefano Domenicali is feeling “totally positive” that the 2026 season will be an “incredible year”, with the President and CEO of Formula 1 explaining that there will be an opportunity to “learn” from the new regulations.