Fernando Alonso has laughed that the Aston Martin chef could drive the current F1 cars through some corners due to the dramatic speed reduction compared to past seasons.
The F1 power units have undergone a significant change this year with increased focus on energy deployment, as the battery output now equals the combustion engine.
READ MORE: Fernando Alonso issues humorous insight into new F1 car: 'The chef could drive it'
Formula E CEO airs response to striking Max Verstappen comments
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has offered a response to Max Verstappen’s comments on Thursday evening in Bahrain, where he compared the new Formula 1 regulations to the all-electric series.
F1 has introduced major power unit regulations which have seen a 50/50 split between electrical power and internal combustion, triggering comparisons to Formula E and its need for energy management.
READ MORE: Formula E CEO airs response to striking Max Verstappen comments
McLaren seeking 'responsible' F1, FIA talks over major safety concerns
McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes F1 teams and the FIA should "play the game of responsibility" over a number of safety concerns he has.
Throughout the first week of testing in Bahrain, the topic of race starts has become topical as drivers try to adapt to the new methods of launching from a standing start.
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2026 F1 Bahrain Pre-Season 1st Test – Complete Fastest Lap Times
The first Bahrain pre-season F1 test is done, and, although being fastest is not important at this stage, it never hurts to be so.
As such, it is Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes who takes the honours of the first test, having overcome engine woes on the second day, restricting him to just three laps.
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Kimi Antonelli makes '360 degree' Mercedes pledge after dropping to last in key F1 metric
Kimi Antonelli has stated he will work “360 degrees” to get on top of the Mercedes challenger after enduring a difficult week in Bahrain.
The Italian ran into various issues throughout the three-day test, leaving him stationed in the garage for long periods.
READ MORE: Kimi Antonelli makes '360 degree' Mercedes pledge after dropping to last in key F1 metric
Mercedes rivals handed 'skin in the game' ultimatum over F1 engine protest
Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen has challenged Mercedes' rivals to protest its power unit, arguing they ought to "put some skin in the game" over the controversial compression ratio issue.
Team Enstone is now a customer of Mercedes High Performance Powertrains (HPP) for 2026, having relinquished its works status at the end of last year in pursuit of being more competitive in the new era of F1.
READ MORE: Mercedes rivals handed 'skin in the game' ultimatum over F1 engine protest
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