Pirelli Motorsport is forced to cancel its tyre test in Bahrain due to recent conflict, as F1 says it is monitoring the developing situation. On Friday, Mercedes F1 reserve Frederik Vesti shared on social media that he is in Bahrain for Pirelli’s wet weather tyre test. Pirelli were slated to undertake a two-day test in…
With the F1 2026 testing done and dusted, here’s a compilation of lap count of both the Bahrain tests, along with combination of both Bahrain and Barcelona shakedown. With lap times not hugely important in pre-season F1 tests, the lap count helps to understand where everyone stands, especially in terms of reliability which is key…
Oscar Piastri and McLaren have successfully completed the first round of F1 2026 Bahrain testing. Piastri did the second most laps, putting in 215 laps over three sessions. Speaking to F1.com after 2026 Bahrain testing, he was satisfied with how things went. “The biggest positive from the test has just been how smoothly it’s gone…
One hot topic from the paddock during the first week of Bahrain F1 pre-season testing is how the drivers feel about the new era of Formula 1 cars, and Fernando Alonso gave his views to F1.com. He shared his views on the new challenges awaiting drivers with the new regulations. All teams and drivers face…
In a print media session in Bahrain, Lewis Hamilton opened up about his thoughts about the new regulations and how it will affect him driving during F1 Testing in Bahrain. Furthermore, the Brit also talked about how the current situation with his race engineer felt for him after Ferrari gave Riccardo Adami a new position…
Lando Norris has shared differing views to Max Verstappen over the 2026 F1 cars after day two of official F1 testing in Bahrain. The four-time world champion is unimpressed with the active aero era of the sport, stating that it is “more like Formula E on steriods.” Lando Norris has a contrasting view to Verstappen…
The Aston Martin AMR26 is not yet where it needs to be ahead of the 2026 F1 season. According to Lance Stroll, the team is more than four seconds adrift from the front at Bahrain testing. The team did miss a big part of the four-day session in Barcelona, and in the desert it doesn’t…
Joanne Ciconte was left satisfied following her performance during day 2 of the F1 Academy in-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. Completing a total of 44 laps throughout the session, the 16-year-old collected two top-four finishes. Despite 2025 being her rookie season in F1 Academy, Ciconte has earned 8 points from three rounds, in…
Maya Weug proved her fierceness around the track once again by leading both Day 2 sessions during the F1 Academy in-season testing in Bahrain. Putting MP Motorsport on top of the leaderboard, Weug’s time only improved as the sessions went on. The Dutch driver finished the morning session with a 2:04.567, even shaving off a…
Campos Racing’s Arvid Lindblad rose quickly through the ladder and adapted to F3, F2 and even F1 hardware. He chased balance, not a one-size setup. A sharp front and a calm rear unlocked pace. Before each run, he mapped where the time lived—on the brakes, at the apex or on the exit. Silverstone’s first sequence…
