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All the key numbers from the F1 Bahrain pre-season tests

After the two F1 Bahrain pre-season tests, here are the key figures behind the action

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: lap times and mileage on day six

Here are all statistics from the last day of F1's 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain

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F1’s new era starts now: 9 storylines we want to see unfold in 2026

As Formula 1 steps into largely unknown territory, there is plenty to look forward to in 2026

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F1 and manufacturers to vote on extra engine tests over compression ratio saga

F1 teams expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon

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Max Verstappen doubles down: ‘I don’t want F1 to be close to FE’

The four-time world champion previously claimed the new F1 regulations are like 'Formula E on steroids', revealing that he doesn't like driving the 2026 cars

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Midfield “seconds away” as top F1 teams increase gap in 2026

F1’s midfielders are worrying that top teams might steal the show in 2026, leaving everyone else to fight over scraps

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F1 drivers share early verdict on 2026 cars ahead of second Bahrain test

Max Verstappen's outspoken opinion

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Ford hits back after Cadillac questions role in Red Bull F1 project

Ford has pushed back against Cadillac’s claim of being F1’s only truly American project, rejecting suggestions that its Red Bull partnership amounts to little more than just a sticker

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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

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Ranked: Rate the 2026 F1 liveries

Formula 1 teams finally all ran their definitive 2026 race liveries at the first official pre-season test. After watching trackside in Bahrain, our F1 writers have ranked them.

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Formula E Jeddah: Wehrlein takes dominant victory to grab points lead

Porsche's impressive start to the 2025-26 season continues as Pascal Wehrlein wins in Jeddah

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Formula E Jeddah: Pascal Wehrlein scores commanding victory to take points lead

Porsche's impressive start to the 2025-26 season continues as Pascal Wehrlein wins in Jeddah

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Why Russell won't judge F1’s new rules just yet: “We've got to give it time”

George Russell feels the new 2026 Formula 1 regulations deserve more than two days of testing to be judged after explosive criticism from Max Verstappen

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George Russell: Drivers should give F1 2026 rules a chance

Russell feels the new 2026 Formula 1 regulations deserve more than two days of testing to be judged after explosive criticism from Max Verstappen

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Why Alpine is nervous about its unique 2026 F1 rear wing set-up

Active aerodynamic flap on Alpine’s rear wing is triggered differently to other cars – and the team is hoping that 'when something is unusual, it doesn’t mean it’s wrong'

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Max Verstappen didn't want to drive 2026 car in simulator: ‘Doesn't help me stay in F1’

Verstappen admitted that the 2026 regulations “do not help” keep him enthusiastic about a longer stay in F1, and he even told Red Bull that he preferred not to run the car in the simulator

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Verstappen didn't want to drive 2026 F1 car in simulator: "This belongs in Formula E"

Max Verstappen admitted that the 2026 regulations “do not help” keep him enthusiastic about a longer stay in F1, and he even told Red Bull that he preferred not to run the car in the simulator

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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

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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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F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season test: Charles Leclerc tops day two, Lando Norris completes most laps

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

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Lewis Hamilton: Fans won’t understand “ridiculously complex" F1 energy management

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton believes spectators will struggle to decode how much 2026 F1 car performance is down to the driver and how much is governed by software

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Norris leads from Verstappen on opening day

McLaren trumped Red Bull in terms of pace on the first day of running, but Max Verstappen completed more laps than any other driver

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F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season test: Lando Norris edges Max Verstappen on day one

McLaren trumped Red Bull in terms of pace on the first day of running, but Max Verstappen completed more laps than any other driver

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Williams: Rival F1 teams 'pissed off' over Mercedes engine, but it's fully legal

Williams team principal James Vowles says Mercedes has pushed the absolute limit with its new engine, but it is fully legal. He adds that F1 should not risk becoming 'a BOP series'

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