The three-day pre-season test in Bahrain has once again concluded, and while the timesheets indicate a familiar rosso corsa at the top, the underlying narrative of the 2026 era is one of extreme technical adjustment.

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time of the test. Meanwhile, the woes continued for Aston Martin as Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad set a new record ahead of his rookie season.

Kimi Antonelli posted the fastest time in Day 2 of the final pre-season testing in Bahrain, with Lando Norris topping the morning session as more issues plagued Aston Martin.

George Russell posted the fastest lap on Day 1 of the final round of Bahrain's pre-season testing, which saw Charles Leclerc top the morning session, a red flag caused by a spin from Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and plenty of data collected across the grid.

Everything you need to know ahead of F1's final round of pre-season testing in Bahrain for the new regulatory era.

During F1's pre-season testing in Bahrain, some of the drivers on the 2026 grid gave their first thoughts on the new regulations.

Who’s on the front foot and who’s already chasing? A full recap of F1’s first three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain. 

The first part of Bahrain pre-season testing is complete with Antonelli taking the chequered flag at the top of the timing sheets.

Leclerc leads Day 2 in Bahrain as F1’s 2026 low-downforce era causes oversteer galore. Norris P2 and Bearman P3 while Alpine's reliability falters.