F1 drivers share early verdict on 2026 cars ahead of second Bahrain test Max Verstappen's outspoken opinion Motorsport · Feb 17
Video: F1 testing update Autosport F1 reporters Ronald Vording and Jake Boxall-Legge sit down in Bahrain to discuss pre-season testing, with the final three days coming up Autosport · Feb 17
Ferrari brings new power unit and aerodynamic updates to F1 2026 Bahrain test In the second Bahrain F1 test session, Scuderia Ferrari will roll out an updated SF-26 that features new aerodynamic components and a fresh power unit Motorsport · Feb 17
Bahrain F1 test week 2: Who is driving when? The 2026 Formula 1 pre-season continues with the second and final three-day test in Bahrain. Here are the driving schedules for this week, continuously updated. Motorsport · Feb 17
Final F1 2026 testing session in Bahrain set to be overshadowed by safety concerns Explained: In addition to the engine row, a new issue over race starts will be a key topic at an F1 Commission meeting on Wednesday, as well as ‘lift and coast’ procedures and the new ‘overtake’ mode The Independent UK · Feb 17
Pirelli to host Bahrain wet-weather test with two F1 teams partaking Pirelli will return to Bahrain at the end of February to conduct a F1 rain test with 2026 mule cars Autosport · Feb 17
Two F1 teams to take part in intriguing Bahrain wet-weather test Pirelli will return to Bahrain at the end of February to conduct a F1 rain test with 2026 mule cars Motorsport · Feb 17
Clear immigration before you fly: UAE and Bahrain launch ‘One-Point Air Travellers’ project The UAE and Bahrain have launched the "One-Point Air Travellers" Project, a pilot initiative allowing citizens to complete entry procedures before departure. This aims to reduce airport congestion, accelerate entry, and enhance the travel experience. The project utilizes electronic connectivity, biometric verification, and advanced data processing to foster regional integration… The Times of India · Feb 17
Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin must "walk before we run" after Bahrain test issues Alonso says Adrian Newey is “different” because he still leans on driver feedback Motorsport · Feb 16
Bahrain F1 pre-season testing week 2: Where to watch live, full schedule, what to know The second week of Bahrain pre-season testing runs from 18-20 February Motorsport · Feb 16
McLaren F1 boss calls for three rule changes due to 2026 car safety concerns Last week’s pre-season test in Bahrain triggered concerns over elements of the sport’s new set of regulations The Independent UK · Feb 16
Why race starts get so complicated in F1 2026 Formula 1’s new power units are making race starts trickier, which teams and drivers believe could be a recipe for disaster Autosport · Feb 15
All Mercedes teams praise Red Bull’s new engine – but how political is it? The Mercedes-powered teams collectively singled Red Bull out during the first week of F1 testing in Bahrain, but is that justified? And to what extent is it related to political discussions in the background? Motorsport · Feb 15
Why Mercedes’ praise of Red Bull’s F1 engine may not tell the full story The Mercedes-powered teams collectively singled Red Bull out during the first week of F1 testing in Bahrain, but is that justified? And to what extent is it related to political discussions in the background? Autosport · Feb 15
The Times of India · Feb 15 Lulu Retail to open 50 new stores across Middle East: Hundreds of jobs up for grabs across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain Lulu Retail is set to open 50 new stores across the GCC by 2028, bolstering its presence with hypermarkets and smaller formats. This ambitious expansion, following record revenues, promises hundreds of jobs and aims to enhance accessibility to essentials. The move signifies Lulu's commitment to both physical and digital retail…
Motorsport · Feb 15 McLaren: Mercedes and Ferrari "quicker than us" in F1 race sims McLaren's Andrea Stella has singled out two rival Formula 1 teams for praise after the first official pre-season test in Bahrain
Autosport · Feb 15 McLaren: Ferrari and Mercedes are top of early F1 2026 pecking order McLaren's Andrea Stella has singled out two rival Formula 1 teams for praise after the first official pre-season test in Bahrain
Euronews · Feb 15 This low-cost airline is relaunching flights between Europe and Kuala Lumpur AirAsia X’s revived route between London Gatwick and the Malaysian capital will now include a stopover in Bahrain.
Motorsport · Feb 14 F1 Bahrain test in numbers - Times, distance and other key stats All the stats you need from this week's Bahrain pre-season test for F1 2026
Motorsport · Feb 14 Why high-speed corners are “50km/h slower” with 2026 F1 cars Fernando Alonso jested that even the Aston Martin team’s chef could drive the 2026 car at the required speed in Bahrain’s Turn 12
Autosport · Feb 14 Mercedes suffers "reality check" in Bahrain F1 test with Red Bull ahead - Russell George Russell says Red Bull has 'knocked out the park' with its new Formula 1 powertrain, leaving rivals scratching their heads
Motorsport · Feb 14 George Russell: Bahrain F1 test a "reality check" for Mercedes as Red Bull ahead George Russell says Red Bull has 'knocked out the park' with its new Formula 1 powertrain, leaving rivals scratching their heads
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14 ‘Anti-racing’: Verstappen hits out at F1 rule changes as opinion divides drivers The Dutchman joined Lewis Hamilton in criticism of the new cars but the world champion Lando Norris said the changes are a ‘lot of fun’
AAP · Feb 13 'Recipe for disaster': Piastri's Melbourne F1 concerns Australian star Oscar Piastri had a fine day of pre-season testing in Bahrain but has warned of potential dangers ahead at race starts in the new-look F1 world.
Autosport · Feb 13 McLaren pleas for "imperative" safety changes before start of F1 2026 Bahrain's pre-season Formula 1 test has unearthed three major pain points to the 2026 power units that McLaren's Andrea Stella says must be addressed on safety grounds