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McLaren ‘in big four’ but not at the front – Brown
Zak Brown believes that McLaren will be in the “big four” teams entering into 2026, but the papaya squad’s CEO does not expect that they will place at the front of that group.
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Who’s driving on Day 2 of the second Bahrain test
Here are the driver line-ups in action for Day 2 of the second pre-season test in Bahrain.
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LIVE COVERAGE: Day 2 of the second pre-season test in Bahrain
Keep up to date with all the action - both on track and off it - as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 2 in Bahrain.
Norris leads on second morning of final Bahrain test
Lando Norris posted the fastest time as pre-season testing continued at the Bahrain International Circuit on Thursday, leading the way from Max Verstappen and George Russell.
Ferrari headline the innovations as F1 testing resumes
Formula 1 cars were back on track on Wednesday as the second and final 2026 pre-season test got under way at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Catch the action from Day 1 of the second Bahrain test
George Russell and Mercedes topped the timesheets as the second and final pre-season test of 2026 kicked off in Bahrain – leading the way from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
What we learned from Day 1 of the second Bahrain test
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto looks back on the opening day of the second official 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain.
Watch as F1 TV break down Day 1 of second Bahrain test
With the first day of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain now complete, the F1 TV crew are here to analyse the key talking points.
Aston Martin make changes to trackside engineering structure
Aston Martin have made changes to their trackside engineering team ahead of the 2026 season, with the squad expanding the structure in order to cope with the additional demands posed by the new technical regulations.
Hamilton feeling ‘in the best place I’ve been for a long time’
Lewis Hamilton has spoken of being “in the best place I’ve been in for a long time” ahead of the 2026 season, with the Briton also admitting to feeling “more connected” to Ferrari’s new car as he enters his second year of racing for the team.
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FIA issue statements on commission and power unit meetings
Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, have issued a pair of updates following meetings of the F1 Commission and the F1 Power Unit Advisory Committee on Wednesday.
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Russell tops Day 1 of second Bahrain test
George Russell has ended the first day of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain on top, the Mercedes driver setting the pace ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.