Tag: Bahrain Pre-Season Testing

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has raised safety concerns over the F1 2026 regulations and urged the FIA to act before the season opener
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McLaren urges FIA to amend F1 2026 regulations before season opener amid safety concerns

Magdalena Put04 mins

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella called on the FIA to review and amend the F1 2026 regulations before the season opener in Australia amid safety concerns regarding race start procedures. Andrea Stella raised the issue following the recent three-day Bahrain pre-season test, where teams conducted their first meaningful running with the new-gen 2026 cars in…

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Antonelli tops 2026 F1 testing in Bahrain for Mercedes despite reliability issues, focusing on energy management and setup before Melbourne
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Antonelli encouraged by progress despite disrupted 2026 F1 Testing in Bahrain

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

Kimi Antonelli endured a frustrating build-up to his second F1 campaign, as persistent reliability issues derailed much of his 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain. The Italian spent long spells confined to the Mercedes garage across the opening two days of testing, managing just over 30 laps while rivals gathered crucial data. It left his programme…

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

Antonina Jaromin03 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…

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BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 11: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 11, 2026 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool
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Red Bull-Ford 2026 engine labelled “the benchmark” after appearance at F1 pre-season Bahrain test

Shermaine Wong07 mins

Following Red Bull’s performance on track on Day 1 of the F1 pre-season tests in Bahrain, the team’s 2026 engine was labelled as “the benchmark” by many of its rivals on the grid. Most notably, Mercedes’ Team Principal, Toto Wolff, has openly praised the Red Bull-Ford power unit’s performance on track. A new era for…

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Mercedes driver George Russell opens up about how the 2026 F1 cars and several others teams impressed him on Day 1 of the Barcelona shakedown
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George Russell shares verdict on 2026 F1 cars and teams after first day of running at Barcelona shakedown

Senjuti Jash07 mins

George Russell has shared his thoughts on how he felt driving Mercedes’s latest F1 challenger, the impact of the 2026 technical regulations on the cars, why several other teams impressed him, and his primary objective for the upcoming campaign following the opening day of the pre-season private shakedown in Barcelona.  While Kimi Antonelli took to…

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Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton believe Ferrari aren't fast enough despite upgrades working at F1 Bahrain GP
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Ferrari drivers: Upgrades working at F1 Bahrain GP but McLaren too fast

Senjuti Jash06 mins

Despite bringing their first upgrade package of the season to the F1 Bahrain GP, Ferrari found themselves a long way off from the pace of championship leaders McLaren on Friday as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton opened up about what their expectations are for the remainder of the weekend. It was Dino Beganovic, Ferrari junior…

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Christian Horner says Red Bull have a dynamic platform for further development with the RB21 after promising start at the F1 Australian GP
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Horner believes Red Bull have a “good dynamic platform” for development with RB21 after F1 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash04 mins

Team principal Christian Horner has addressed the progress that Red Bull have made on the RB21 since pre-season testing, as they kicked off their 2025 campaign by securing a podium with Max Verstappen at the F1 Australian GP. The Milton Keynes outfit wasn’t completely satisfied with the performance of the RB21 in Bahrain. However, they…

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Ferrari set to target pole position with Leclerc as Hamilton builds on his Friday practice sessions at F1 Australian GP
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Ferrari “target pole position” with Leclerc; Hamilton focused on “building” on Friday at F1 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash07 mins

Ferrari have kicked off their 2025 campaign at the F1 Australian GP in a strong fashion, with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton showing a lot of potential after the first day of practice.  While Leclerc clocked the third-fastest time of 1:17.461 in FP1, Hamilton, who is still getting to grips with the new machinery…

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Sauber F1 Team struggling with inconsistency ahead of 2025 F1 season—Hülkenberg

Aslıhan Alp03 mins

Following the winter break and testing in Bahrain, Stake F1 Kick Sauber Team is set to start the 2025 F1 season in Melbourne, the Australian Grand Prix. During the media session held on Thursday, Nico Hülkenberg talked about the struggles, limitations and potential performance of his new car.  Realistic approach towards struggles When the German…

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