Fred Vasseur changes Ferrari’s Australian Grand Prix target after strong testing form in Bahrain

Team Talk: F1's final week of pre-season testing in Bahrain

Michael Delaney 22/02/2026 at 09:3421/02/2026 at 21:43 Formula 1’s final week of pre-season testing wrapped up under the lights in Bahrain on Friday, leaving intrigue swirling through the paddock. From bold confidence to cautious concern, teams and drivers offered their revealing verdicts on their winter work - setting the stage for a fiercely...

Frederic Vasseur adjusts Ferrari’s goals for Melbourne after strong Bahrain tests

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has confirmed that the Scuderia will head to the 2026 Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne with their sights firmly set on a race victory, following an impressive performance during pre-season testing in Bahrain. Charles Leclerc set the benchmark on the final day of the Bahrain test, posting a 1:31.992 lap that left his nearest competitor, Lando Norris, more than eight tenths behind at 1:32.871. While this…

Fred Vasseur changes Ferrari’s Australian Grand Prix target after strong testing form in Bahrain

… a race win at the Australian Grand Prix after an impressive …