The second day of Formula 1 testing kicks off in Bahrain ahead of the start of the 2026 World Championship on March 8 in Australia. For Ferrari, Charles Leclerc is on track, while world

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Max Verstappen says it is “no fun” to drive the new Formula 1 cars and sweeping changes for 2026 mean the series no longer feels like F1. Regulation changes for 2026 have made cars smaller and lighter,

Charles Leclerc lit up the Bahrain circuit on Thursday morning, sending Ferrari to the top of the timesheets in the second session of Formula 1’s opening pre-season test – but the headline lap came amid a backdrop of mechanical headaches for several frontrunners.

In April 2004, Bahrain became the first nation in the Middle East to host a Formula 1 race. The Bahrain International Circuit was designed and built in under 18 months at a cost of around USD 150 million. The inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix was won by Michael ...

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell were the fastest at the end of three days of Formula 1 preseason testing in Bahrain on Friday. Antonelli topped the afternoon session,

Note: The afternoon session has now been extended by one hour. Bahrain International Circuit has released a statement following a power outage that disrupted the on-track action at the circuit. The incident occurred around 5 PM local time, delaying ongoing ...

The Bahrain International Circuit is nestled in Sakhir, in the southern half of the island kingdom. It’s desert terrain, which presents a complicated problem for F1 and the other motorsports series that compete on the track. Given that it is a night race ...

BRP‑Rotax unveils its latest milestone in aviation with Aircraft Meets Racetrack. In an unprecedented accomplishment for the Bahrain International Circuit, Red Bull athlete and Rotax Ambassador Luke Czepiela became the first pilot to fly this Grand Prix track's complete racing line from the air,