This Test – Bahrain One (13/02/2026)
Analysis and a round-up of the first Bahrain Pre-Season Test, looking at where the teams are following testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir.
BAHRAIN TEST ONE – Kimi Antonelli leads Mercedes one-two by a quarter of a second on final day
Kimi Antonelli led a Mercedes one-two on the final day of the first Bahrain Test; the Italian set a 33.669 to put himself nearly a quarter of a second faster than his teammate George Russell. However, Antonelli’s fastest time came in the final hour of the day when conditions were at their best. Antonelli drove
BAHRAIN TEST ONE – Charles Leclerc fastest on the second day, half a second ahead of Lando Norris
Charles Leclerc was fastest on the second day of the first pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit. The Ferrari driver set a 34.279, which put him half a second ahead of Lando Norris. The Monacan looked strong and held on to the top spot after setting his best time during the morning session as
BAHRAIN TEST ONE – Lando Norris fastest by over a tenth on the opening day of testing
Lando Norris ended the first day of the first official test at the Bahrain International Circuit fastest, the world champion set a 34.669 to put his McLaren just over a tenth and a quarter faster than Max Verstappen. Verstappen had topped the morning session, but Norris went eight tenths faster during the afternoon session when
This Week – 08/02/2026
Dive into the latest buzz in the world of F1 with our comprehensive analysis and round-up of this week’s top stories. Discover the strategic moves by top teams, and what it all means for the season. Stay ahead of the curve with insights on and off the track.
PRIXVIEW – Bahrain Pre-Season Tests
The second and third pre-season tests brings F1 to Sakhir in Bahrain. Since 2021, the circuit in the Gulf has become the preferred venue for testing thanks to more stable conditions to those in Europe and its closeness to the European summer. The twilight test sees the teams run under the lights in the evening.
BEHIND THE HEADLINES – Indications from behind the door in Barcelona
Barcelona’s behind‑closed‑doors pre‑season test offered limited data but plenty of intrigue as teams debuted their all‑new machinery. With Bahrain looming, the real competitive picture is about to take shape—and early impressions may yet be rewritten.
This Test – Catalan (30/01/2026)
Analysis and a round-up of first pre-season test, looking at where the teams are following testing at Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya.
BARCELONA TEST – Lewis Hamilton reportedly fastest by a tenth and a half\]
Lewis Hamilton was reported to be fastest on the final day of the first pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya, the Ferrari driver reportedly set a 16.348. Ferrari have sounded positivity through out the press reports on Friday with Fred Vassure describing it as ‘a very good first step.’ Ferrari goes into
BARCELONA TEST – George Russell fastest on Day Four, as Mercedes look to be the team to beat
Day four of the Barcelona test saw Aston Martin finally manage to briefly get on track, and McLaren running cut short. Oscar Piastri took over running from world champion Lando Norris, managing forty-eight laps less than a race distance and a hundred less than Wednesday because of a fuel systems problem. After delivering highly productive