Piastri Tests Well in Bahrain as Russell Sets Pace

Piastri tests well in Bahrain as Russell sets pace

George Russell has set the pace as Formula 1 teams tested their new cars in Bahrain, with Oscar Piastri having a successful stint.

Oscar Piastri sizzles in Bahrain: McLaren's electrifying pace ignites F1 season hopes

Title: Oscar Piastri's Stellar Performance Puts McLaren in the Spotlight at Bahrain Test In a thrilling display of speed and skill, Oscar Piastri has captured the spotlight at the Bahrain test, finishing the day in second place with an impressive lap time of 1:33.469s, just a whisper behind George Russell. This remarkable performance has set the stage for what could be a groundbreaking season for McLaren, and fans are on the edge of their seats.…

McLaren’s Quiet Test, Loud Warning from Bahrain

McLaren rolled into Bahrain with quiet homework energy, not fireworks: Lando and Oscar turned the car into a rolling science kit—tyres swapped, modes clicked, even a spiky rack of sensors—while the stopwatch played peekaboo; a headline lap winked, but testing loves costumes, and the real fun is how the car behaved when wind and heat tried to mess with it. Want to know if they’re ready to scrap with the usual front-runners or just flirting with i…

Oscar Piastri P2 in Bahrain test, 0.01s off George Russell

Piastri finished a fraction from P1 as McLaren banked more miles ahead of the F1 2026 season.