F1 Testing: Ferrari Flipped Its Wing Upside Down — Yeah, Upside Down

The fastest lap at Thursday’s F1 testing in Bahrain belonged to Kimi Antonelli. But nobody was really talking about Kimi […] ...

Graeme Lowdon praises instant impact of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez in F1 pre-season testing

Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon says signing experienced drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez is already paying off ...

Lewis Hamilton reveals secret phone call to former Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after F1 testing ‘revealed little’

LEWIS HAMILTON has revealed he gave his old Mercedes boss Toto Wolff a call after F1’s 2026 pre-season tests in Bahrain. The seven-time champion felt he learned “little” about what to ...
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F1 testing begins in Bahrain with new tech and new rules to contend with

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Formula 1 testing began in Bahrain on Wednesday as preparations for the new season gather pace. Teams will be given around eight hours of track time as drivers get to grips with ...
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F1 Bahrain Testing: When, Where, and How to Watch Second Preseason Session

Second 2026 F1 preseason test held at Bahrain International Circuit under new technical regulations. Testing runs February 18-20, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, globally televised. Teams use test ...
The New York Times

Formula 1 promised an exciting new era. But are the cars actually fun to drive?

Max Verstappen driving on track during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit Mark Thompson/Getty Images SAKHIR, Bahrain — For years, so much focus within the Formula 1 world has been ...
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F1 testing conclusions: Bring back V10s, fresh Aston Martin hope, secret Ferrari weapon

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc ended F1 testing at the top of the pile in Bahrain as Aston Martin-Honda’s preparations for the F1 2026 season suffered another blow. What exactly to make of F1 2026 ...
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Russell outpaces Piastri and Leclerc at Formula 1 testing in Bahrain

SAKHIR, Bahrain(AP) — Mercedes driver George Russell was fastest on the first day of Formula 1's final testing event ahead of the new season, edging McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles ...

Leclerc fastest for Ferrari on final day of F1 testing

Formula One wrapped up pre-season testing in Bahrain on Friday with Charles Leclerc fastest for Ferrari and Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad pounding out a single-day record of 165 laps.
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Big questions facing F1 after testing. Plus: What’s your 2026 car liveries ranking?

The 2026 F1 season opens in Australia in nearly two weeks. Sona Maleterova / Getty Images Prime Tire Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s F1 newsletter. Sign up here to receive Prime Tire directly in ...

Williams F1 test driver Victor Martins to join Abbi Pulling at Nissan for Madrid rookie test

Williams F1 Team test and development driver Victor Martins has been confirmed for the upcoming Madrid Rookie Test. He will be joining the other chosen rookie, Abbi Pulling, at the test, which will be ...