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Mercedes end 1st Bahrain F1 test 1-two on timesheets

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

Formula 1 held its first official pre-season test for the 2026 campaign in Bahrain this week, offering a glimpse into the wholesale regulation changes which'll debut this year.

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Mercedes end first Bahrain F1 test one-two on the timesheets

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F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain - day three

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F1 testing: Why Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull are all claiming not be the fastest team after Bahrain test

Formula 1's big four of McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari appear to be at the front again, but in which order?

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Mercedes' Antonelli fastest in Bahrain testing

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

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Charles Leclerc warns one F1 rival “hiding a massive amount” at Bahrain test

Ferrari has also impressed during this test, with the Scuderia third fastest on Friday with Lewis Hamilton.

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

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F1 testing: Ferrari's Leclerc sets the pace in Bahrain on day 2

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Max Verstappen slams new 'anti-racing' F1 cars: 'Formula E on steroids'

Four-time champion Max Verstappen has said cars in Formula 1's new generation are not fun to drive, comparing them to the all-electric series Formula E, but "on steroids."

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Lando Norris responds to Max Verstappen’s criticism of new F1 cars: ‘He can retire’

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Brad Keselowski Extends NASCAR Offer To Max Verstappen After 2026 F1 Car Rant

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Max Verstappen calls new F1 cars 'no fun' as Leclerc leads day 2 of Bahrain test

Charles Leclerc led the way for Ferrari on the second day of Formula 1's preseason testing in Bahrain, going fastest by half a second from champion Lando Norris on Thursday.

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

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What we learned from F1’s second preseason test: McLaren’s concerns, trouble for Aston Martin

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Why F1 Drivers Are Frustrated With the New Regulations

One of the clearest illustrations of the issue came from Lewis Hamilton, who highlighted how energy recovery limitations are altering corner approach and gear selection.

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I agree with Max Verstappen – F1 risks fans turning off with these new rules

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Lewis Hamilton matches Max Verstappen’s concerns over 2026 regulations after Bahrain testing

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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

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Cadillac expands F1 launch from the Super Bowl to billboards across America

Cadillac collaborated with Apple to launch a shot on iPhone social campaign and U.S. billboard rollout during F1 testing.

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‘Bring Ear Protection’: F1 Roars Onto SF Streets for Red Bull Showrun

Experience the roar of F1 in SF! Yuki Tsunoda drives the RB7 on Marina Blvd, Feb 21. Free admission, elite racing cars, and serious V8 noise. Bring earplugs.

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George Russell: Red Bull's F1 advantage is 'scary,' don't look at Mercedes

George Russell is adamant that Red Bull hold an early advantage in Formula 1 2026, claiming their engine advantage is "scary."

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F1: Jack Doohan Looks Ahead to Fresh Start With Haas

Jack Doohan has talked of his excitement of becoming Haas' reserve driver for 2026, ahead of a potential return to the Formula 1 grid in 2027.

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Cadillac F1 Livery: All The Names And Sponsors (And What They Do)

The Cadillac F1 race car livery wears a fair number of sponsor decals. GM Authority breaks down what each company does.

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OK, I Am Living For This Fan Idea About What They Should Do With The F1 Sequel (And How Tom Cruise Could Be Involved)

A great deal was made of the fact that Brad Pitt did his own racing in F1. Tom Cruise is known for doing his own stunts, so any theoretical sequel that included both of them would absolutely see them both doing their own driving, and you can bet such a movie would make a big deal out of that.