The first three public days of F1 testing for 2026 laid bare some stark differences between the new cars. Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm watched studiously to bring you in-depth trackside analysis
Mercedes driver George Russell's lap from the second hour of running remained the time to beat midway through the final day of the first Bahrain Formula 1 2026 test
Ground effect downforce generated by the underfloor of the 2026 F1 cars is reduced, but the diffuser is still making a critical contribution to overall downforce levels. Gary Anderson explains teams' approaches