RESULTS: Mercedes end final day of Bahrain F1 test with 1-2
Mercedes ended the final day of the first F1 pre-season test in Bahrain with a 1-2, headed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
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Lando Norris offers blunt response to Max Verstappen’s assessment of 2026 F1 cars
F1 World Champion Lando Norris has called out rival Max Verstappen, claiming "he can retire" if he doesn't like the sport's new regulations.
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Alpine issues fighting talk to Mercedes PU detractors: ‘Do something about it’
Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen has laid down the challenge to detractors of Mercedes' controversial F1 engine, telling them to "do something about it."
Lance Stroll: Aston Martin ‘four seconds off the top teams’ in Bahrain
A downbeat Lance Stroll has cast doubt on Aston Martin's ability to start 2026 on a competitive footing after a challenging start to F1 testing in Bahrain.
F1 2026 – Bahrain test Day 3 live
It's the third and final day of running of the first week of the Formula 1 pre-season testing programme in Bahrain, and Motorsport Week is on the ground to bring ...
Lando Norris on 2026 rules: ‘We get paid a stupid amount of money to drive, so you can’t really complain in the end of the day’
Lando Norris has delivered a blunt counter-verdict to drivers that have complained about the new F1 technical regulations for 2026.
George Russell tips off ‘scary’ Red Bull as Mercedes F1 power unit scrutiny ramps up
F1 rivals should be more worried about "scary" Red Bull progress says George Russell after scrutiny increases over Mercedes' 2026 power unit.
Lando Norris admits Red Bull ‘a good step ahead of us’
Reigning world champion Lando Norris has admitted during F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain that Red Bull has stolen a march on McLaren.
RESULTS: Charles Leclerc fastest on Day 2 of F1 Bahrain test
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets on the second day of the first F1 pre-season testing programme at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Max Verstappen issues damning ‘like Formula E on steroids’ assessment of new F1 cars
Max Verstappen has given his initial reaction to the brand new Formula 1 regulations, commenting that driving the cars makes it feel like "Formula E on steroids."
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