US EditionF1 Bahrain Pre-Season Testing - Max Verstappen Fastest on Opening Day
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Audi triggers second red flag of Bahrain F1 test
Audi brought the second session of the opening day of Bahrain 2026 Formula 1 testing to a brief halt when Nico Hulkenberg came to a stand 90 minutes in.Hulkenberg had been on a personal best lap when he slowed in the R26 in the final sector, with warning lights flashing on the car's mirrors.The car stopped 100 metres from the pitlane entrance and ultimately required the red flag to be shown. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) was the only other driver on tra…
Testing of new cars began in Bahrain today ahead of the season in which new technical regulations come into effect.
From 11 to 13 February 2026, the next test days for the new Formula 1 season will take place. On the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, the eleven F1 drivers will show up on the track to compete for the new World Cup year. Which team will leave the best impression? Which driver will make the first announcement marks? sport.de accompanies the Formula 1 test drives from Bahrain via live blog.
New Rules, Same Ruler: Verstappen Tops 2026 Test Opener
New rules, same mischief: on the first Bahrain morning, Max set the paddock’s alarm clock, a rookie turned testing into a step-count challenge, and a red-suited legend found his new desk already tidy. Fresh badges tried on their race faces, a sidepod showed up ready to start arguments, and one car took a dramatic desert nap for attention. Want the lap gossip, the mileage magic, and who looked calm versus cooked before lunch? Hit the full story b…
The tests in Bahrain of F1 started this Wednesday, the first of the three days of this session which is held until Friday, while the program will be similar next week for the second session on the Sakhir international circuit. The opening of this winter test session in Sakhir marked the beginning of an intense work phase for the eleven stables present, after different preparations between shakedown of Barcelona and promotional taxis between Janu…
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