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What we learned from Day 1 of the second Bahrain test
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto looks back on the opening day of the second official 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain.
Watch as F1 TV break down Day 1 of second Bahrain test
With the first day of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain now complete, the F1 TV crew are here to analyse the key talking points.
Aston Martin make changes to trackside engineering structure
Aston Martin have made changes to their trackside engineering team ahead of the 2026 season, with the squad expanding the structure in order to cope with the additional demands posed by the new technical regulations.
Hamilton feeling ‘in the best place I’ve been for a long time’
Lewis Hamilton has spoken of being “in the best place I’ve been in for a long time” ahead of the 2026 season, with the Briton also admitting to feeling “more connected” to Ferrari’s new car as he enters his second year of racing for the team.
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FIA issue statements on commission and power unit meetings
Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, have issued a pair of updates following meetings of the F1 Commission and the F1 Power Unit Advisory Committee on Wednesday.
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Russell tops Day 1 of second Bahrain test
George Russell has ended the first day of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain on top, the Mercedes driver setting the pace ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.
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Who's driving on Day 1 of the second test in Bahrain
The following drivers and teams will be back in action for the start of the second pre-season test in Bahrain.
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LIVE COVERAGE: Day 1 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 1 in Bahrain.
Leclerc leads Norris on first morning of final Bahrain test
Charles Leclerc posted the fastest lap time as pre-season testing resumed on Wednesday – the Ferrari driver leading the way from McLaren’s Lando Norris and the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli.
Cadillac provide update on in-house engine schedule
Cadillac have shared an update on when they expect to debut their own power unit in F1, with the new team still focused on their original target of 2029 whilst acknowledging that they will “speed up” the process if there are ways to do so.
Vasseur expects ‘huge upgrades’ from rivals at second test
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur is “convinced” that most teams will “bring huge upgrades” to the second pre-season test in Bahrain, with the Frenchman also setting out his expectations for how the development race could initially unfold.