Lewis Hamilton's rapid practice start in a Ferrari during Bahrain testing has amplified theories that the team holds an early advantage with the 2026 power units. Rivals like George Russell have noted Ferrari's technical approach may ease launch challenges posed by the new regulations, which remove the MGU-H. Charles Leclerc acknowledges the team's focus on starts, setting the stage for a critical early-season differentiator.
Lando Norris led a Bahrain test session for McLaren that ended early for practice starts, with Max Verstappen close behind. The story of the morning, however, was Ferrari's trouble, as a chassis issue limited Lewis Hamilton to just five laps.
The FIA has partnered with weather intelligence company Tomorrow.io, integrating its space-based, AI-powered forecasting platform into global Race Control. This first-of-its-kind deal for a sports governing body aims to drastically improve real-time weather hazard detection and safety decision-making for motorsport events.
Lando Norris set the fastest time of pre-season testing so far in the morning of Day 2, edging out Max Verstappen. The session was overshadowed by a major setback for Lewis Hamilton, whose Ferrari was sidelined for over three hours by a technical issue after just five laps, severely limiting his crucial adaptation time.
A behind-the-scenes video from the 2026 F1 grid photoshoot, showing drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz in candid, humorous moments, has gone viral on social media, delighting fans with a glimpse of the paddock's lighter side ahead of the new season.
Ferrari is trialing a revolutionary 'upside-down' rear wing in Bahrain testing. When Lewis Hamilton activates low-drag mode on straights, the upper flap rotates 180 degrees, potentially creating lift to slash drag and boost top speed—a critical advantage under F1's new energy-preservation priorities.
The Aston Martin Vantage used as the safety car in the infamous 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen clinched his first title, is now for sale for £599,990. Signed by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, this piece of F1 history saw action in 34 races and is a direct relic of one of the sport's most controversial moments.
Red Bull has rolled out a major aerodynamic upgrade for its RB22 car at the Bahrain test, featuring redesigned sidepods and a new front wing. This marks a shift from reliability validation to performance optimization, as the team finalizes its package for the season start, despite encountering a minor setback during testing.
Ferrari has debuted a striking 'upside-down' rear wing during Bahrain pre-season testing, featuring an inverted mainplane design. The innovative concept, analyzed by Sam Collins, aims to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and downforce under F1's current rules, signaling an aggressive technical direction from the team ahead of the new campaign.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has labeled all pre-season Formula 1 performance talk as "all fake," insisting the true competitive order won't be known until the Australian Grand Prix. He downplays Ferrari's testing pace despite strong reliability, focusing instead on internal development and data collection.
Teams entered a critical data-gathering phase on the penultimate day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. With just one day remaining, every lap was focused on long-run performance, tire management, and reliability checks to finalize preparations for the opening race of the 2024 season.
Jamaica's bobsleigh team has invited Lewis Hamilton to consider becoming a bobsled pilot for the Winter Olympics after his F1 career ends, citing his elite driving skills and nerve as a perfect fit for the role.
