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Red Bull feel they are only the fourth-fastest team
Red Bull have estimated that they are sitting behind Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari in terms of outright performance after the opening pre-season test in Bahrain, despite the “remarkable job” done by the team’s new power unit division.
Red Bull Chief Designer Craig Skinner leaves team
Red Bull's Chief Designer Craig Skinner has left the Formula 1 team with immediate effect, the six-time World Champions have confirmed.
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How to watch the second pre-season test in Bahrain
It’s almost time for the final pre-season test of 2026, as teams continue their preparations for next month’s curtain-raising Australian Grand Prix. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening, and how to follow the action…
F1 announces Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya extension
F1 has announced a multi-year extension with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to host a Grand Prix in 2028, 2030, and 2032, in addition to the event scheduled in 2026. From this year, the race will also be re-named as the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Why Aston Martin have hope despite their early struggles
Aston Martin have admitted they are not where they want to be following the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, but there's still plenty of hope for the team's future ambitions.
Alpine boosted by early signs from ‘much better’ 2026 car
Alpine have created a “much better” car for the upcoming season and F1’s overhauled regulations, according to Managing Director Steve Nielsen, who has also noted “big gains” with their new Mercedes power unit.
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Stella thinks two rival teams top early 2026 pecking order
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has offered an early assessment of the pecking order in the build-up to the 2026 season, arguing that Ferrari and Mercedes appear to be the most competitive outfits as things stand.
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Winners and Losers from the first pre-season test
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain.
Wheatley ‘proud’ of Audi’s progress across pre-season testing
Audi team boss Jonathan Wheatley has admitted to an early feeling of pride over the operation’s progress ahead of their maiden F1 season, highlighting the “ambition, boldness and creativity” he has seen so far.
Russell’s best meme moments as he turns 28
To celebrate George Russell turning 28, let’s look back on some of the Mercedes man’s best meme moments.
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5 key questions after first pre-season test in Bahrain
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto tries to answer the five key questions that came out of the first pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Who was fastest at the first Bahrain test?
With the first three days of 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain now done and dusted, F1.com takes a closer look at the key numbers.