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Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

After three weeks in Barcelona and Bahrain, F1 heads to Melbourne. But what are the main lessons from pre-season testing? From Mercedes’ favourite status to interesting tech solutions, here are the key takeaways

Motorsport

Five things to watch out for in F1 2026

With all-new regulations sweeping Formula 1, an all-new team joining the grid and even an all-new driver, there’s a lot to look forward to in 2026

Motorsport

MLS Predictions: Miami, Whitecaps, Union Look for Fast Starts to 2026

Inter Miami’s visit to LAFC headlines the opening weekend.

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Team by team: How Bahrain's double pre-season test went for the F1 2026 field

Six days of running in Bahrain have taught us much more about the state of play of the 2026 Formula 1 grid. Here's how every team got on, from two emerging frontrunners to one struggling would-be superteam

Motorsport

All the key numbers from the F1 Bahrain pre-season tests

After the two F1 Bahrain pre-season tests, here are the key figures behind the action

Motorsport

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: lap times and mileage on day six

Here are all statistics from the last day of F1's 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Motorsport

'Remco is one of the best guys at bouncing back' – Can Evenepoel rally on final climbing day at UAE Tour after putting frustrating setback behind him?

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe DS says Olympic champion 'will just go for it, and we'll see how far we get' up Jebel Hafeet on stage 6

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F1 2026: What is the pecking order after testing? And which team are title favourites ahead of new season?

Just two weeks out from the F1 season-opener in Australia, Kieran Jackson ranks all 11 teams after the final pre-season test in Bahrain

The Independent UK

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc quickest, Aston Martin restricted to two laps

Leclerc went quickest on Friday morning while further problems struck Aston Martin on the final day of F1 2026 pre-season testing

Autosport

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Charles Leclerc quickest, just two laps for Aston Martin

Leclerc went quickest on Friday morning while further problems struck Aston Martin on the final day of F1 2026 pre-season testing

Motorsport

Will Buxton shares the heartwarming Max Verstappen moment his late father never forgot

Will Buxton shared a touching story about Max Verstappen’s kindness off track, recalling how the Red Bull driver made an unnecessary but meaningful gesture to Buxton’s late father

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Piastri shines but Norris warns McLaren have work to do

Oscar Piastri had another fruitful day at Bahrain pre-season testing, but his world champion teammate Lando Norris suggested McLaren were still off the pace.

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Stefano Domenicali on Max Verstappen criticism: 'I know Max, he loves F1 and won't quit'

F1 chief refutes suggestions four-time world champion Max Verstappen could quit over the new 2026 cars

Motorsport

F1’s new era starts now: 9 storylines we want to see unfold in 2026

As Formula 1 steps into largely unknown territory, there is plenty to look forward to in 2026

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Toto Wolff makes shock Epstein reference as he launches foul-mouthed rant amid fresh Mercedes controversy

Toto Wolff has hit back at critics of Mercedes ahead of the new F1 season

The Independent UK

Lando Norris admits McLaren have ‘quite a bit to improve’ ahead of F1 title defence

Lando Norris is preparing to defend the Formula One title that he won for the first time last year

Cycling News

'No need to be mad with Jan Christen' – Maxim Van Gils calls for calm despite also suffering broken shoulder in controversial crash

Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe rider gives his account of the incident from Clásica Jaén as Christen's teammate says 'we cannot demonise him'

Autosport

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Norris fastest as Ferrari debuts trick rear wing

Lando Norris has set a new fastest lap at Formula 1 Bahrain pre-season testing, while Ferrari grabbed attention with a rotating rear wing

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Lando Norris leads Max Verstappen as Ferrari debuts trick rear wing

Lando Norris has set a new fastest lap at Formula 1 Bahrain pre-season testing, while Ferrari grabbed attention with a rotating rear wing

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Max Verstappen hopes Honda will 'do very well' despite early Aston Martin struggles

Max Verstappen still has warm feelings for his former engine partner Honda. The Red Bull driver hopes the Japanese manufacturer can turn things around with Aston Martin

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Sebastian Vettel teases future Le Mans team-up with Max Verstappen

Sebastian Vettel has revealed he and Max Verstappen have discussed teaming up for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future

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How Remco Evenepoel's missed chance at landing a statement performance on brutal UAE Tour climb makes the next races more essential in his Tour de France build-up – Analysis

Belgian loses big time and momentum from early-season victories after getting dropped on the first mountain test of the stage race

Motorsport

Max Verstappen on F1 2026 flaws: ‘I already said that in 2023, but nobody listened’

Max Verstappen says he warned about F1’s new regulations three years ago, but the FIA and other teams did not listen. The Red Bull driver agrees with two of the three points raised by Andrea Stella

Autosport

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes heads McLaren by 0.01s, as four teams hit trouble

George Russell pipped Oscar Piastri to the fastest lap of the Bahrain test so far on Wednesday, as Ferrari, Red Bull, Aston Martin and Cadillac encountered technical problems

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes pips McLaren by 0.01s, as four teams hit trouble

George Russell pipped Oscar Piastri to the fastest lap of the Bahrain test so far on Wednesday, as Ferrari, Red Bull, Aston Martin and Cadillac encountered technical problems

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