The crucial final test of Formula 1's 2026 pre-season test is underway with plenty of key developments on and off the track - here's what we learned from day one
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Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw and Josh Suttill and Jon Noble
Red Bull and Aston Martin were among the teams that lost significant track time in a first session of the second Bahrain F1 2026 test where Charles Leclerc was fastest for Ferrari
Ferrari has caused a stir on the opening morning of the final pre-season test in Bahrain on Wednesday after revealing an intriguing new wing behind its exhaust
How much trouble is Aston Martin in? Check out our full rundown of all the big storylines to keep an eye on at the final Bahrain F1 test in this free episode of The Race Members' Club's In-Car Insights series
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My TimeTrack TimeRound OneDecember 5-6, 2025BrazilSao Paulo Circuit
DateSessionTimeFri Dec 5Practice 116:30-17:25Sat Dec 6Practice 207:30-08:25Sat Dec 6Qualifying09:40-10:48Sat Dec 6Race14:05-15:00
View Race ResultsRound TwoJanuary 9-10, 2026MexicoMexico City Circuit
DateSessionTimeFri Jan 9Practice 116:00-16:55Sat Jan 10Practice 207:30-08:25Sat Jan 10Qualifying09:
Max Verstappen's claim that the 2026 F1 cars are akin to "Formula E on steroids" was well-handled by the championship. But it was right to parry that, too - because it showed Formula E isn't taken nearly as seriously as it should be