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McLaren F1 boss calls for three rule changes due to 2026 car safety concerns

Last week’s pre-season test in Bahrain triggered concerns over elements of the sport’s new set of regulations

The Independent UK

Why race starts get so complicated in F1 2026

Formula 1’s new power units are making race starts trickier, which teams and drivers believe could be a recipe for disaster

Autosport

All Mercedes teams praise Red Bull’s new engine – but how political is it?

The Mercedes-powered teams collectively singled Red Bull out during the first week of F1 testing in Bahrain, but is that justified? And to what extent is it related to political discussions in the background?

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Why Mercedes’ praise of Red Bull’s F1 engine may not tell the full story

Autosport

Lulu Retail to open 50 new stores across Middle East: Hundreds of jobs up for grabs across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain

Lulu Retail is set to open 50 new stores across the GCC by 2028, bolstering its presence with hypermarkets and smaller formats. This ambitious expansion, following record revenues, promises hundreds of jobs and aims to enhance accessibility to essentials. The move signifies Lulu's commitment to both physical and digital retail…

The Times of India

McLaren: Mercedes and Ferrari "quicker than us" in F1 race sims

McLaren's Andrea Stella has singled out two rival Formula 1 teams for praise after the first official pre-season test in Bahrain

Motorsport

McLaren: Ferrari and Mercedes are top of early F1 2026 pecking order

McLaren's Andrea Stella has singled out two rival Formula 1 teams for praise after the first official pre-season test in Bahrain

Autosport

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This low-cost airline is relaunching flights between Europe and Kuala Lumpur

AirAsia X’s revived route between London Gatwick and the Malaysian capital will now include a stopover in Bahrain.

Euronews

F1 Bahrain test in numbers - Times, distance and other key stats

All the stats you need from this week's Bahrain pre-season test for F1 2026

Motorsport

Why high-speed corners are “50km/h slower” with 2026 F1 cars

Fernando Alonso jested that even the Aston Martin team’s chef could drive the 2026 car at the required speed in Bahrain’s Turn 12

Motorsport

Mercedes suffers "reality check" in Bahrain F1 test with Red Bull ahead - Russell

George Russell says Red Bull has 'knocked out the park' with its new Formula 1 powertrain, leaving rivals scratching their heads

Autosport

George Russell: Bahrain F1 test a "reality check" for Mercedes as Red Bull ahead

George Russell says Red Bull has 'knocked out the park' with its new Formula 1 powertrain, leaving rivals scratching their heads

Motorsport

‘Anti-racing’: Verstappen hits out at F1 rule changes as opinion divides drivers

The Dutchman joined Lewis Hamilton in criticism of the new cars but the world champion Lando Norris said the changes are a ‘lot of fun’

The Guardian - UK

'Recipe for disaster': Piastri's Melbourne F1 concerns

Australian star Oscar Piastri had a fine day of pre-season testing in Bahrain but has warned of potential dangers ahead at race starts in the new-look F1 world.

AAP

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McLaren pleas for "imperative" safety changes before start of F1 2026

Bahrain's pre-season Formula 1 test has unearthed three major pain points to the 2026 power units that McLaren's Andrea Stella says must be addressed on safety grounds

Motorsport

McLaren calls for "imperative" safety tweaks ahead of F1 2026 start

Bahrain's pre-season Formula 1 test has unearthed three major pain points to the 2026 power units that McLaren's Andrea Stella says must be addressed on safety grounds

The Independent UK

Could Max Verstappen really quit F1? What we learned from second 2026 test in Bahrain

Verstappen’s critical assessment of the new generation of F1 cars is intriguing, just three weeks out from the season-opener in Australia - especially given the advantage Red Bull look to have over their rivals

Motorsport

All the important statistics from day three of the 2026 F1 Bahrain test

From lap counts to the quickest times, these are the essential stats from the final day of Formula 1’s first Bahrain test of 2026

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Charles Leclerc’s early verdict on Ferrari in F1 2026 pecking order

Leclerc has weighed in on Formula 1’s 2026 pecking order, which admittedly remains somewhat unclear for now

Motorsport

Tennis world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz visits F1 Bahrain testing to meet hero Fernando Alonso

Carlos Alcaraz visited Fernando Alonso, Carlos Sainz and several F1 garages in the Bahrain paddock during pre-season testing

Motorsport

F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season test: George Russell even faster as Cadillac causes red flag

George Russell set the fastest time of the week so far on a tough Friday morning for Cadillac

Autosport

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Russell fastest from Hamilton in morning session

George Russell has set the fastest time of the week so far on a tough Friday morning for Cadillac

Motorsport

All important statistics from day two of 2026 F1 Bahrain test

From mileage and lap times to the number of red flags, here are the important statistics that you need to know after the second day of the 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen gives damning verdict on 2026 F1 rules: ‘It’s like Formula E on steroids’

The four-time F1 world champion has been left unimpressed with F1’s new era of cars so far at Bahrain testing

Autosport

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc fastest as Norris completes most laps on day two

The Ferrari driver had a productive day with the fastest lap and second most mileage, behind the reigning champion

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