![Aston Martin managed its first race finish of 2026 with Fernando Alonso [behind] completing the distance](https://www.motorsportweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Aston-Martin-Honda-Japanese-GP-120x86.webp)
Formula 1 cars returned to action on Friday during pre-season testing for the 2021 F1 season. The three-day event is being held at the Bahrain International Circuit, where the first race of the season will take place later this month. Check out the best shots from day one.
Gallery: Day 1 of pre-season Formula 1 testing
![Aston Martin managed its first race finish of 2026 with Fernando Alonso [behind] completing the distance](https://www.motorsportweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Aston-Martin-Honda-Japanese-GP-350x250.webp)
Upcoming Races
| # | . | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 |  | Singapore GP | 09-11 October |
| 19 |  | United States GP | 23-25 October |
| 20 |  | Mexico City GP | 30 October-01 November |
| 21 |  | São Paulo GP | 06-08 November |
| 22 | | Las Vegas GP | 19-21 November |
Drivers’ Standings
| # | . | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
 | George Russell | 51 | |
 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 47 | |
 | Charles Leclerc | 34 | |
| Lewis Hamilton | 33 | |
| Oliver Bearman | 17 | |
| Lando Norris | 15 | |
 | Pierre Gasly | 9 | |
 | Max Verstappen | 8 | |
 | Liam Lawson | 8 | |
| Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
![Aston Martin managed its first race finish of 2026 with Fernando Alonso [behind] completing the distance](https://www.motorsportweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Aston-Martin-Honda-Japanese-GP-360x180.webp)
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