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INSANE: 21 - The Real Truth

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

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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

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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

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Charles Leclerc clocks quickest time at final F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Lando Norris was second fastest and Max Verstappen third on Friday, but Aston Martin completed just six laps after part problems ended their session early

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Ferrari’s First Electric Supercar Is Coming — And It’s More Expensive Than You’d Guess

Ferrari plans to flip the switch on its first fully electric supercar, and it will cost more than half a million dollars. That number alone demands attention, but the real story runs deeper than sticker shock.

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Ferrari fastest as Aston Martin ends running early

Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari the top spot on the pre-season time sheet with the only 1m31s lap of the week

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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

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Ferrari tops testing overall by 0.8s

Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari the top spot on the pre-season time sheet with the only 1m31s lap of the week

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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

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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

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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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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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“What Are You Doing”: Charles Leclerc Manhandled Himself On Air And It’s Breaking The Internet

“No wonder Alexandra is happy,” a fan wrote.

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Antonelli quickest on day five as Aston Martin's woes continue

Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri set the first 1m32s lap times in F1’s 2026 Bahrain pre-season test, as Aston Martin suffered further hardship

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes narrowly beats McLaren, Aston Martin breaks down

Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri set the first 1m32s lap times in F1’s 2026 Bahrain pre-season test, as Aston Martin suffered further hardship

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Hypercar field shrinks to 18 cars as 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list is revealed

Genesis joins the top class as Porsche and Action Express Racing drop off the 2026 grid

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The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full

Check out the full entry list for the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, the 94th running of the French endurance classic and the blue riband round of the 2026 World Endurance Championship.

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Le Mans 24 Hours 2026 entry list revealed with Hypercar field shrinking to 18 cars

Genesis joins the top class as Porsche and Action Express Racing drop off the 2026 grid

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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

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How Ferrari's 180-degree rear wing works – and why it's legal

Heads – and rear wing flaps – were turned when Ferrari demonstrated its latest 2026 F1 active aero improvements

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Ferrari causes shock in F1 testing with rear wing which flips 180 degrees

Ferrari has introduced a unique rear wing during F1 2026 pre-season testing, as it flips 180 degrees once opened

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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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Why McLaren is now encouraged by F1 practice starts as Bahrain trials continue

The McLaren F1 team has backed tweaks to give drivers more time on the starting grid to prepare their power units, as trials in Bahrain pre-season testing are set to continue on Thursday and Friday

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Ralf Schumacher spots Ferrari's "huge advantage" ahead of 2026 F1 season

Ralf Schumacher believes Ferrari’s smoother, calmer cornering spotted during Bahrain testing could give the team a significant drivability and tyre-wear advantage heading into the 2026 Formula 1 season

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