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Red Bull engine start ‘very positive’ – Verstappen
Max Verstappen has hailed Red Bull’s good start with their new power unit at pre-season testing as “very positive”, the Dutchman admitting that the performance has been “amazing to see” from a new manufacturer.
'Mercedes hiding a massive amount' – Leclerc
Charles Leclerc is staying “really cautious” about Ferrari’s 2026 prospects, despite the Scuderia enjoying “positive” reliability during the first pre-season test in Bahrain, with the Monegasque suggesting that while performance remains an unknown, Mercedes are 'hiding a massive amount'.
Catch the action from Day 3 of the first Bahrain test
The final day of the first 2026 pre-season test is now complete, with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli topping the timesheets.
What we learned from Day 3 of the first Bahrain test
The third and final day of pre-season testing saw some very high lap counts, as teams cracked on trying out different car set-ups and learning more about their power units and chassis. It's still too soon to suggest a true pecking order, but there were plenty more signs to help us build a picture ahead of next week's final test, and before the season opener in Australia on March 6-8.
Watch as F1 TV analyse Day 3 of first Bahrain test
Catch up on the big talking points from Day 3 of the first pre-season test in Bahrain with the F1 TV crew.
Your tech questions answered from the first Bahrain test
F1 wrapped up the first of two official pre-season tests in Bahrain on Friday, with drivers continuing to learn more about their new-for-2026 machines – which boast plenty of interesting technical features...
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.