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F1 2026 testing live: Antonelli leads Mercedes one-two on final day in Bahrain

Follow live F1 updates as all 11 teams build up to the new season with a test at the Bahrain International Circuit

The Independent UK

'Runs smoothly': Piastri happy with first Bahrain test

Australian Oscar Piastri is happy with his first public outing of the new McLaren at Bahrain pre-season testing, after finishing fifth fastest.

AAP

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

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

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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

Autosport

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

Motorsport

Red Bull-Ford engine "the benchmark" in F1 Bahrain test, rivals claim

Mercedes Formula 1 boss shrugs off the early hype around his team and suggests Red Bull Ford has the stronger 2026 power unit

Motorsport

F1 2026 cars faster than expected with performance levels similar to 2025 - Pirelli

Early indications regarding F1 2026 performance are positive, as simulations submitted by the teams for Bahrain show that lap times are expected to be almost in line with those of the 2025 cars

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New Max Verstappen docuseries released: Watch the trailer here

A new three-part Viaplay documentary, 'Max Verstappen - New Ground' follows the four-time champion as he launches his own racing team and helps sim racer Chris Lulham transition into real-world racing

Motorsport

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Verstappen fastest on opening morning

Max Verstappen was fastest on Wednesday morning as all teams covered a substantial amount of laps

Autosport

F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season test: Max Verstappen tops opening morning

Max Verstappen was fastest on Wednesday morning as all teams covered a substantial amount of laps

Motorsport

Kimi Antonelli escapes unhurt after car crash as Mercedes release statement

The 19-year-old was unharmed in the crash and is set to take part in the next round of pre-season testing in Bahrain this week

The Independent UK

Dale Earnhardt Jr. on his F1 fandom, and who he'd like to see try NASCAR

Earnhardt loved watching Häkkinen and Schumacher battle back for the crown years ago, and he spoke to what F1 drivers he'd love to see try stock car racing

Motorsport

First pictures of McLaren 2026 F1 car livery revealed ahead of Lando Norris title defence

The reveal took place at a launch event in Bahrain, where two three-day pre-season tests will take place - the first later this week - ahead of March’s season opener in Melbourne

The Independent UK

Zak Brown: ‘Highly motivated’ Lando Norris’ confidence sky high for F1 defence

Norris saw off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and team-mate Oscar Piastri to land his maiden title at last season’s finale in Abu Dhabi.

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Lando Norris says ‘giddy’ George Russell hungry to replace him as F1 world champion

Norris will head into next month’s opening race in Australia with the number one on his McLaren for the first time

The Guardian - UK

Lando Norris driven to defend F1 title but says he has ‘different mentality to Max’

McLaren’s Lando Norris insists he enters the new Formula One season highly motivated to retain the world championship he won for the first time last year

Autosport

How becoming F1 champion will be the making of "more relaxed" Norris

The McLaren star has often experienced mental struggles in years gone by, but becoming F1 world champion should only leave a much-improved version of himself as Lando Norris comes into the 2026 campaign

Motorsport

Footage of Daniel Ricciardo's reaction to Max Verstappen taking No. 3 surfaces

Footage of Daniel Ricciardo reacting warmly to Max Verstappen wearing the no. 3 on his cap has delighted fans

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Max Verstappen reveals how he maintains a "super simple" life amid F1 success

Max Verstappen details why he doesn't need to act differently after achieving fame and success

Motorsport

George Russell warns of Max Verstappen F1 title threat despite new Red Bull engine

Russell is favourite for the 2026 F1 title and he is clearly relishing that tag, feeling ready for a battle against four-time world champion Verstappen

Autosport

Russell eager for F1 2026 title battle against Verstappen

George Russell is favourite for the 2026 F1 title and he is clearly relishing that tag, feeling ready for a battle against four-time world champion Max Verstappen

Motorsport

Max Verstappen rules out F1 management role after retirement as he opens up on future

Max Verstappen says he won't return to F1 in a management role after retiring

Motorsport

Martin Brundle predicts Oscar Piastri to come back with a "vengeance" in 2026

Martin Brundle believes Oscar Piastri will use the pain of missing out on the 2025 title as motivation to return stronger in 2026

The Independent UK

George Russell lays down gauntlet to arch rival Max Verstappen ahead of 2026 F1 season

The Mercedes driver, in a year of new regulations, is the early favourite for the world championship

The Independent UK

George Russell ‘ready to fight for a world championship’ with Mercedes

Mercedes caught the eye in last week’s behind-closed-doors test at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya by boasting both impressive speed and reliability.

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