Bahrain International Circuit Archives

FIA WEC renews its Bahrain International Circuit deal, keeping Sakhir as a key season finale and endurance racing venue.

FIA WEC renews Bahrain deal as Sakhir finale remains on calendar until 2036

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago04 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has renewed its agreement with Bahrain International Circuit, securing the Sakhir venue’s continued place on the championship calendar. Bahrain has formed part of FIA WEC’s story since the series’ inaugural campaign in 2012. Since then, the circuit has hosted 14 races, making it one of the championship’s most frequently…

Charles Leclerc discusses whether the new F1 cars are enjoyable to drive and Ferrari's preparations heading into the 2026 Australian GP

Leclerc on Ferrari’s prospects ahead of 2026 F1 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Heading into the Australian GP this weekend, Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on whether Ferrari can start the campaign off on the right foot, the characteristics of the new F1 cars, their decision to prioritise the development of the SF-26 early on last year, the pecking order in Melbourne, and the factor he expects…

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 months ago4 months 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,…

Ayao Komatsu, Ollie Bearman, and Esteban Ocon have reflected on Haas’s performance during F1 pre-season testing and what their expectations are for the 2026 Australian GP

Haas F1 on their preparation and the challenges they expect at the 2026 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

As F1 undergoes the biggest overhaul of regulations in its history, Ayao Komatsu, Ollie Bearman, and Esteban Ocon have reflected on Haas’s performance during several rounds of pre-season testing in 2026 and what their expectations are for the Australian GP this weekend. Following the private shakedown in Barcelona that reportedly saw them clock up 391…

Andrea Stella at Bahrain during the 2026 F1 preseason testing.

Stella believes 2026 presents “the ultimate challenge” for F1 drivers

Savannah Lenz4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella believes that Formula 1 still presents the ultimate challenge for F1 drivers, regardless of the new regulations. Stella said, “I think what we have seen in Bahrain definitely confirms that it is the ultimate challenge.” Stella sees the 2026 F1 season being harder on drivers The 2026 F1 season features…

Maya Weug ended the F1 Academy Bahrain in-season test on a high, leading the final sessions as teams wrapped up three productive days.

Weug finishes on top as F1 Academy concludes Bahrain in-season testing

Shania Wallage8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

Maya Weug capped off the final day of in-season testing for F1 Academy at the Bahrain International Circuit by going six-for-six, topping the timesheets once again with the fastest overall lap. The Ferrari driver remained a consistent front-runner across all three days, setting a 2:04.150 in the morning session, six tenths ahead of her teammate…

Alba Larsen on track during the F1 Academy Bahrain test

Larsen feeling positive after adapting quickly to F1 Academy day 1 testing pace in Bahrain

Jenny Garnett8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

In her first visit to the Bahrain International Circuit, Alba Larson was pleased with her progress during Day 1 of the F1 Academy in-season test. The F1 Academy grid headed to Bahrain for three days of testing. Currently seventh in the Championship, Larsen reflected on the value of this testing session and how she will take…

Maya Weug tops the F1 Academy in-season test around Bahrain

Weug tops opening day of F1 Academy In-Season Testing

Doris Ivandic8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

As the opening day of F1 Academy in-season testing in Bahrain concluded, Maya Weug swept both sessions. The Ferrari Academy driver was undoubtably the fastest driver on track, setting a strong 2:04.930 in the morning. The afternoon session had Weug on top again, this time with a superb 2:04.773. Morning Session Day 1’s morning session…

The 2025 F1 Academy grid returns to action with a three-day in-season test in Bahrain, giving drivers track time ahead of the season finale.

Three days of track action as 2025 F1 Academy testing resumes in Bahrain

Shania Wallage8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

Following Round 6 of the 2025 F1 Academy season in Singapore, the grid now heads to the Bahrain International Circuit for the fourth in-season test. Bahrain will host F1 Academy for the first time, offering teams a final opportunity to fine-tune their cars ahead of the season finale in Las Vegas next month. Times across…

Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have revealed that there were no positive takeaways for Aston Martin from the F1 Bahrain GP

Aston Martin drivers: No positive takeaways from F1 Bahrain GP

Senjuti Jash1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

Aston Martin duo Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have offered their perspectives on their rather difficult race weekend at the F1 Bahrain GP. After experiencing a bizarre steering wheel malfunction during the second hour of practice, Alonso made it to the second segment of qualifying and lined up P13 for Sunday’s Grand Prix. However, his…