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F1 Bahrain preseason test 1

Hiding pace? Too slow? What pre-season testing told us

There were two key talking points at the first of two pre-season tests in Bahrain - whether the new cars were still "Formula 1", and the performance of the new Red Bull engine.

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

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F1 Bahrain preseason test 1: Day 3 results

Lando Norris fastest but Verstappen stays close as F1 testing begins in Bahrain

Formula 1 testing began in Bahrain on Wednesday as preparations for the new season gather pace.

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F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain - day two

F1 2026 testing live: Mercedes lead the way ahead of Hamilton on final day in Bahrain

Max Verstappen calls new F1 cars 'no fun'

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

Regulation changes for 2026 have made cars smaller and lighter, with a key role for the strategy of charging an on-board battery and using electrical energy to boost speed.

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Verstappen says new F1 car is "not much fun to drive"

'Just not F1' or 'a lot of fun'? New cars split drivers

F1 testing LIVE: Follow final hours as Mercedes lead Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Max Verstappen

It's time for the third and final day of Formula 1's first preseason test in Bahrain, and you can follow all the action live with ESPN.

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Arvid Lindblad Reveals Norris Text Message, Verstappen Advice and the Drivers He Can't Wait to Battle

Max Verstappen not 100% certain on Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026 entry despite date change