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Watch cars hit the track on Day 1 of opening Bahrain test
See all 11 cars hit the track during the first pre-season test in Bahrain.
Who’s driving on Day 1 of the first test in Bahrain
These are the teams and drivers that will be in action for the opening day of the first pre-season test in Bahrain.
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LIVE COVERAGE: Day 1 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 1 in Bahrain.
Cars hit the track on Day 1 of first Bahrain test
Pre-season testing in Bahrain is officially underway, with the cars having now been out on track at the Bahrain International Circuit.
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5 key terms you need to know for pre-season testing
As official pre-season testing begins in Bahrain ahead of the 2026 campaign, here are all the key test-related terms that you might hear mentioned quite frequently.
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Verstappen tops first morning of Bahrain opening test
The first session of 2026 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit has seen Max Verstappen top the timesheets.
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2026 work ‘biggest project we’ve ever done’ – Mercedes
Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin has labelled the team’s 2026 preparations as the “biggest project we’ve ever done”, with the Briton admitting that work on the new power unit has been ongoing for “years”.
Mekies on why Red Bull are ‘convinced’ by Hadjar's potential
Laurent Mekies revealed that Isack Hadjar’s rapid progression during his rookie season was key in his promotion to Red Bull, with the Team Principal heaping praise on the youngster’s “maximum intensity” approach to his pre-season training.
Norris explains his ‘different mentality’ to Verstappen
Lando Norris believes it is “clear” that he has a “different mentality” to Max Verstappen, with the Briton reflecting on what motivates his own desire to win and the areas that he still wants to improve on.
Tsunoda to get back behind wheel of F1 car with Red Bull
Red Bull test and reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda will return to the cockpit of a Formula 1 car later this month when he takes part in a special demonstration event in America.
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Shi Wei returns as first 2026 Wild Card driver
Chinese driver Shi Wei, also known as ‘Tie Dou’, will return as the first F1 ACADEMY Wild Card entry of the 2026 season.
Vote for your favourite 2026 F1 livery
McLaren and Aston Martin were the final teams to unveil their shiny new liveries for the upcoming 2026 season, rounding out the grid of 22 striking challengers.