The 2026 F1 season is drawing ever closer and all the teams head to Bahrain this week for the second of three pre-season tests before a final three-day session next week (18-20 February) at the same venue.
Day one of testing at the Bahrain International Circuit saw reigning world champion Lando Norris of McLaren clock the fastest time, with Max Verstappen in his Red Bull not far behind. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff claimed Red Bull had “set the benchmark” with Verstappen’s displa, while the like of Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and Esteban Ocon (Haas) also featured highly on the timesheet.
