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.
Audi debuts radically sculpted 2026 sidepods in Bahrain, signalling an aggressive aero shift after its conservative Barcelona shakedown.
Aston Martin unveil the AMR26 livery as Adrian Newey admits a late start may hurt early results, with Alonso and Stroll urging patience.
McLaren have unveiled their 2026 Formula 1 livery in Bahrain, retaining the iconic papaya design as they prepare for a new era and a title defence.
Cadillac made a bold F1 statement by unveiling its split black-and-white 2026 car livery in a Super Bowl advert, marking the team’s high-profile arrival.
The 2026 F1 power unit rewrites the rules, with boost and overtake modes, a huge MGU-K leap, and fully sustainable fuel reshaping racing.
Formula 1’s 2026 cars usher in a new era, with smaller, lighter designs, revised tyres, and bold early design choices shaping the grid.