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Stroll claims Aston are ‘four-and-a-half seconds’ off pace
Lance Stroll has offered a frank assessment of where he feels Aston Martin stand after the first few days of running with their new Honda-powered challenger, suggesting the team are “four-and-a-half seconds” off the pace.
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Russell feels Mercedes have ‘taken a step back’ in Bahrain
George Russell has described this week’s pre-season test in Bahrain as “a bit of a reality check” for Mercedes, believing that the team have “taken a step back” in terms of reliability and performance since the Barcelona Shakedown.
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Red Bull progress ‘better than we hoped for’ – Hadjar
Isack Hadjar has admitted that Red Bull’s progress during the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain has been “better than we hoped for”, with the Frenchman labelling the squad’s new power unit as “reliable” and “powerful”.
Antonelli and Mercedes top final day of first Bahrain test
Kimi Antonelli led team mate George Russell as Mercedes locked out the top two positions on the timing screens across the third and final day of 2026’s opening pre-season test in Bahrain.
Who’s driving on Day 3 of the first Bahrain test
One more day of running lies ahead of the teams at the first official 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, but who exactly will be in action? Check out the complete driver list in the table below...
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LIVE COVERAGE: Day 3 of pre-season testing 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.
Doohan excited for ‘fresh start’ as Haas reserve
Jack Doohan was all smiles as he arrived at the Bahrain International Circuit this week in his new role as a reserve driver for Haas, calling the move a “clean slate” that will take him “back to the drawing board”.
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Russell tops Day 3 morning session at Bahrain test
George Russell set the pace during the morning session on the third day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, the Mercedes driver heading Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on the timesheets.
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Why Audi's new-look bodywork in Bahrain got people talking
Audi created a stir on the first day of Bahrain testing with a new bodywork very different to that seen in the Barcelona Shakedown.
Norris pleased with ‘good learning’ in Bahrain
Lando Norris was satisfied at achieving some “good learning” during the second day of the opening pre-season Bahrain test, with the Briton admitting that his high mileage was “probably the most laps I’ve done in a day” in Formula 1.
Watch the action from Day 2 of the first Bahrain test
The second day of pre-season testing for the 2026 season in Bahrain saw Charles Leclerc top the timesheets.
What we learned from Day 2 of the first Bahrain test
There were some impressive mileage counts on day two of pre-season testing in Bahrain, but while most teams were encouraged by what they were learning about their new-for-2026 Formula 1 machines, it wasn't so rosy for everyone...