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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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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.

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.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Motorsport / February 11

Yuki Tsunoda set for F1 car return in San Francisco demo run in title-winning RB7

Yuki Tsunoda will drive Red Bull's 2011 title-winning RB7 at a San Francisco demonstration event Yuki Tsunoda will make a return to the cockpit of a Formula 1 car for a demonstration event in San Francisco.

Toto Wolff News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

Toto Wolff: Red Bull gaining 'a second per lap' on the straights

For all the focus on Mercedes this winter, several familiar names made an impression on day 1 of Bahrain testing. Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari all accumulated over 100 laps across today’s sessions, maintaining the impressive levels of durability shown from the Barcelona Shakedown.

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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.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 11

2026 F1 Bahrain Pre Season Test 1: Day 1 Results

Reigning world champion Lando Norris finished the first public day of Formula 1 testing in 2026 fastest at the Bahrain International Circuit. The McLaren driver set a benchmark time of a 1:34.669s to end the day 0.129s faster than Red Bull's Max Verstappen, with Charles Leclerc third for Ferrari.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / February 11

F1 2026 cars in pictures at Bahrain testing

Fans got a first look at all the 2026 Formula 1 cars on track on the first day of testing in Bahrain.

Damon Hill News / HITC / February 11

Damon Hill highlights early issues with F1’s 2026 regulations during Bahrain testing

Bahrain’s pre-season testing is in full swing, though fans are still waiting for the TV broadcast to kick off and catch the first official glimpses of the cars in action.

Lando Norris News / AutoRacing1.com / February 11

Formula 1 News: Norris tops Day 1 testing in Bahrain

Lando Norris set the benchmark on the first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, driving the Rob Marshall-designed McLaren MCL40 to the fastest time of … Read More

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.

Formula One 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.