Mercedes close the first of two tests on top as rivals trade blows, reliability questions emerge and the true pecking order remains unclear before Melbourne.
Antonelli led Russell in a Mercedes one-two on the final day in Bahrain, as Hamilton took third and teams gathered vital 2026 test data.
Leclerc set the pace on Day 2 in Bahrain, edging Norris as Ferrari, McLaren and Haas enjoyed strong, trouble-free running before the final day.
McLaren’s Lando Norris topped the timesheets on the opening day of testing in Bahrain, while Max Verstappen logged the most laps behind the wheel of his Red Bull.
Williams unveil the FW48’s bold new blue livery for 2026, aiming to build on recent progress and overcome the setback of missing early Barcelona testing.
Lewis Hamilton topped F1’s first 2026 test in Barcelona, setting the fastest lap late on Day 5 as Ferrari ended the week encouraged.
McLaren’s day was hampered by a fuel system issue, Aston Martin finally ran but hit trouble, while Mercedes and Ferrari impressed in Barcelona testing.
Mercedes led day three of the Barcelona shakedown as Antonelli went fastest, while reigning champion Lando Norris debuted McLaren’s new MCL40.
Rain-hit Day 2 in Barcelona saw Verstappen trigger a red flag and Hadjar crash late on, as limited running left Red Bull and Ferrari gathering wet-weather data.
Isack Hadjar led Day 1 of F1 2026 testing in Barcelona for Red Bull, setting the fastest time of the shakedown.