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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.

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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

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.

Valtteri Bottas News / Motorsport / February 11

Valtteri Bottas lifts lid on Cadillac timeline and emotional start: "People were crying"

Bottas says his first conversations with Cadillac began more than two years ago Valtteri Bottas has revealed that his talks with the Cadillac Formula 1

Fernando Alonso News / HITC / February 11

Fernando Alonso sensing a shift at Aston Martin he hasn’t felt since his Ferrari days

Fernando Alonso has been chasing his third Formula 1 title for two decades now, and 2026 might just give him the opportunity he’s been waiting for. His career hasn’t exactly gone to plan since those back-to-back titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006.

Jenson Button News / HITC / February 11

Jenson Button reveals which F1 driver he’ll be supporting in 2026

The pre-season test is underway, and 2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has shared which driver he’ll be backing when the lights go out in Melbourne.

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Formula One News / HITC / February 11

Oscar Piastri changes Mark Webber’s management role ahead of 2026 F1 season

Oscar Piastri is set to add a familiar face to his team for the 2026 F1 season, bringing in his former Formula 2 race engineer as he looks to bounce back from last year’s late title collapse.

Ralf Schumacher News / AutoRacing1.com / February 11

Formula 1 News: Ralf Schumacher announces he is gay, getting married (4th Update)

Former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher is reportedly set to marry his boyfriend in May. In July 2024, the 50-year-old came out as gay on Instagram, uploading a photo of … Read More

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / February 11

Lewis Hamilton runs into early Ferrari issue after Bahrain testing spin

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton hasn’t had the smoothest start to testing, with early issues appearing as action gets underway in Bahrain. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are set to split time behind the wheel on the opening day of F1 testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Zak Brown News / AutoRacing1.com / February 11

Formula 1 News: Zak Brown hits back at senator jokes about ‘Papaya rules’

(GMM) McLaren CEO Zak Brown (pictured) has fired back after a tongue-in-cheek question in Australia’s parliament reignited debate about the team’s so-called ‘Papaya rules’ and whether Oscar Piastri has been … Read More

Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / February 11

New Max Verstappen docuseries released: Watch the trailer here

A new three-part Viaplay documentary, "Max Verstappen - New Ground" follows the four-time champion as he launches his own racing team and helps sim racer Chris Lulham transition into real-world racing A new documentary about four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, Max Verstappen - New Ground, has been released on Viaplay.

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.

Adrian Newey News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

Aston Martin 'starting on the back foot' says Adrian Newey

Aston Martin are not traditionally front-runners in Formula 1, but they have received just as much scrutiny as the big teams during the off-season. This can be attributed to Adrian Newey’s presence, with the 67-year-old overseeing the design and development of the AMR26.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / February 9