2026 F1 Bahrain Testing Archives

Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have discussed Alpine's performance during F1 pre-season testing, the characteristics of Albert Park, and how they are preparing for the 2026 Australian GP

Gasly and Colapinto discuss how prepared Alpine are for the 2026 F1 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

As F1 ushers in its biggest regulation changes in decades, Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have shared their thoughts on Alpine’s performance during 2026 pre-season testing, the characteristics of Albert Park, and how they are preparing for the Australian GP this weekend. Following the behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona that reportedly saw them register 349 laps,…

Antonelli on 2026 F1 Bahrain week two test

Antonelli: “The car has felt pretty good” despite 2026 F1 Bahrain Test issues

Antonina Jaromin1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Kimi Antonelli has focused on the positives of the second week of the 2026 F1 Bahrain test, despite having a final-day issue on track with his Mercedes W17. The Italian driver completed three sessions across the three-day test, with his most memorable one arriving on Day 2 when he topped the times with a 1:34.158….

Charles Leclerc fastest on the final day - full report and results from Day 3 of 2026 Bahrain F1 Testing, Test 2.

2026 Bahrain F1 Testing | Day 3, Test 2 results

Rebecca Malitz1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Day 3 of test 2 at the 2026 Bahrain F1 testing is completed, view the full report and results here. By the end of day 2, 5 drivers already completed their running of the 2026 Bahrain F1 Testing, Test 2. Consequently, their teammates were pulling double duty on day 3. Hour 1 of 2026 Bahrain…

Permane on Racing Bulls' 2026 F1 Bahrain testing

Permane reflects on Racing Bulls’ 2026 F1 Bahrain test

Antonina Jaromin1 month ago2 months ago05 mins

Speaking to F1TV on the final day of the first 2026 F1 Bahrain test, Racing Bulls Team Principal Alan Permane reflected on a strong week of running, highlighting the team’s focus on reliability and learning. Despite a slow start on the first day, when an early power unit issue limited the team to just half…

Russell on Mercedes’ progress and setbacks at 2026 F1 Bahrain testing

Antonina Jaromin2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Following the end of the first 2026 F1 Bahrain test, George Russell highlighted that the Mercedes W17 car revealed its challenges, despite a previously smooth Barcelona Shakedown. Notably, Russell’s lap times improved steadily over the three-day test at the Bahrain International Circuit, with a total of 188 laps completed. The Brit finished Day 1 in…

Leclerc's 2026 F1 Bahrain Testing performance led day two, but the Ferrari driver cautions against reading into times as teams hide pace.

Leclerc stays “really cautious” after 2026 F1 Bahrain Testing

Valeria Penachi2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets on day two of 2026 F1 Bahrain Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. The Ferrari driver completed 140 laps on Thursday, posting a best time of 1:34.273 to lead Lando Norris and Ollie Bearman. Despite Ferrari’s strong performance during the opening pre-season test, Leclerc remained cautious about reading too much…