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Toto Wolff reveals which team he thinks has the fastest car after 2026 F1 Bahrain testing

Toto Wolff has played down expectations around Mercedes, saying they’re not the fastest team on the grid at the moment, despite being labelled pre-season favourites by many.

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Max Verstappen Launches Astonishing Attack on New F1 Cars

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has launched an astonishing attack on the new-for-2026 cars. An overhaul of the championship's technical regulations has seen cars shrink in dimension and weight, with aerodynamics moved from the underfloor and back onto the top surface of the machinery.

Charles Leclerc News / AutoRacing1.com / February 12

Formula 1 News: Leclerc leads Norris and Bearman on second day of Bahrain sandbagging

With sandbagging the order of the day, Charles Leclerc (pictured) put Ferrari at the top of the timesheets on the second day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, … Read More

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 12

F1 Bahrain Preseason Test 1: Day 2 Results

Charles Leclerc set the headline time on the second day of the first Bahrain Formula 1 preseason test. The Ferrari driver set a best time of 1:34.273s to finish over half a second faster than nearest challenger Lando Norris, the McLaren driver ahead of Haas' Oliver Bearman.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 12

Helmut Marko details what Red Bull has to do to keep Max Verstappen

Helmut Marko says Red Bull must keep delivering a competitive Ford-backed power unit to keep Max Verstappen Former Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko claims that the Milton Keynes outfit must continue to provide four-time champion Max Verstappen with a competitive power unit if it wants to keep him happy.

Lance Stroll News / Motorsport / February 12

Lance Stroll: Aston Martin is "four seconds off" after tough start to F1 2026 pre-season

It has been a very troublesome start to F1 2026 for Aston Martin with problems in Barcelona, Bahrain and in the production of its car Lance Stroll was extremely downbeat after Aston Martin’s tough start to pre-season testing for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign - claiming “we’re four seconds off”.

Carlos Sainz News / Motorsport / February 12

Carlos Sainz: Missing Barcelona shakedown “frustrating” but Williams confidence unchanged

Carlos Sainz admitted it was frustrating for Williams to miss the Barcelona shakedown but insisted his confidence in the team remains intact as it works to catch up during Bahrain testing Carlos Sainz has insisted that while it was frustrating to miss the Barcelona shakedown, he has not lost any confidence in Williams.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / February 12

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles played down by Alex Brundle after Day 1 of Bahrain testing

Lewis Hamilton has voiced concerns about the next generation of Formula 1 cars that are sure to get the attention of those running the sport. On Wednesday, Hamilton spent the morning session in the SF-26 before handing it over to Charles Leclerc for the afternoon stint.

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Liam Lawson News / HITC / February 12

Arvid Lindblad’s stance on Liam Lawson has shifted ahead of Racing Bulls debut

Liam Lawson finds himself in a unique spot for the 2026 Formula 1 season, as the only driver on the grid paired with a rookie. Arvid Lindblad, who’s just 18, has stepped into the seat left by Isack Hadjar at Racing Bulls.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / February 12

Ted Kravitz says Verstappen has already mastered key technique for F1’s new cars

Max Verstappen made a strong impression on the opening day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, even though he didn’t set the fastest lap. McLaren’s Lando Norris topped the timesheets at the Bahrain International Circuit, but Verstappen was just behind him in second place.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 12

Toto Wolff reveals Mercedes-AMG influence on NLS date switch to open door for Max Verstappen

Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes-AMG helped push to move the Nürburgring 24 Hours preparation race dates so Max Verstappen can compete Toto Wolff

Charles Leclerc News / Motorsport / February 12

F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season test: Charles Leclerc fastest as unreliability hits Mercedes, Red Bull

Leclerc set the fastest lap of the Bahrain test so far on Thursday morning Charles Leclerc topped the second morning of Formula 1’s opening Bahrain pre-season test, as Mercedes and Red Bull were hit by reliability trouble alongside Cadillac.

Carlos Sainz News / Motorsport / February 12

Carlos Sainz: Red Bull Ford "a clear step ahead" on crucial hybrid usage

Carlos Sainz backs Toto Wolff's view that Red Bull Ford's hybrid engines are setting an early benchmark at Bahrain's first Formula 1 test Williams driver

Lewis Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / February 12

Lewis Hamilton Voices Early Concerns After Ferrari Testing

Lewis Hamilton has never been one to hide behind cliches, and after early testing, the seven-time world champiion offered one of the most candid aassessments.

Lando Norris News / Field Level Media / February 11

Lando Norris posts fastest lap time at Bahrain preseason testing

The first day of Formula 1's 2026 preseason testing at Bahrain bore a strong resemblance to the 2025 drivers' championship standings as Lando Norris delivered the fastest lap time.

Adrian Newey News / Into The Chicane / February 11

2026 Aston Martin Preview: Will Adrian Newey bring his magic to the new AMR26?

Aston Martin is entering the 2026 season at a transformative moment in its history. With new regulations and a new car under the direction of F1 design legend Adrian Newey, the team hopes to capitalize on the opportunity for performance gains this season.

Toto Wolff News / F1 on SI / February 11

Toto Wolff Fears Mercedes “Screwed” by F1 Rivals if Engine Controversy Leads to Late Changes

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has conceded the German manufacturer would be "screwed" if Formula 1 and the FIA shared the opinion of rival power unit suppliers in the ongoing engine compression ratio controversy.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Yuki Tsunoda Back Behind F1 Wheel for Red Bull

Yuki Tsunoda is officially set to get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car, and he’ll be doing it Stateside. Red Bull Racing announced that Tsunoda will drive the RB7 in San Francisco on February 21 as part of a Red Bull Showrun event in partnership with Red Bull USA.

Lando Norris News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

Lando Norris Pushes Back on Early Comparisons After Barcelona Shakedown

Lando Norris isn’t interested in drawing conclusions from a single shakedown, even as McLaren’s early numbers from Barcelona put them behind their main rivals.

Adrian Newey News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

The Newey Effect: Why the Aston Martin AMR26 Has the Paddock Talking

When Aston Martin arrived in Barcelona for its first 2026 shakedown, the AMR26 immediately drew attention. Teams typically keep early‑season cars hidden behind screens or release heavily simplified launch versions, but Aston Martin rolled out a chassis that was clearly the real thing.

Ralf Schumacher News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

Ralf Schumacher Announces Engagement After Long‑Term Relationship With Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne

When you spend your life chasing tenths of a second at 200 miles per hour, finding stillness can be the hardest adjustment of all. For Ralf Schumacher, a name etched into the asphalt of racing history, life was always defined by the next corner, the next apex, and the heavy shadow of a legendary last name.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / February 10

Report: F1 driver Kimi Antonelli unhurt in car accident

Formula One driver Kimi Antonelli was unhurt in a single-car accident near his home in San Marino, The Athletic reported Tuesday. "We can confirm that Kimi was involved in a traffic accident on Saturday night close to his home in San Marino," read a statement from his team, Mercedes, that was provided to the media outlet.