Following last week’s three-day test in Bahrain, the F1 cars are ready to hit the track again for the final pre-season test ahead of the 2026 opening round.
Like last week, this three-day test takes place at the Bahrain International Circuit.
After the Barcelona shakedown and the first Bahrain test offered little live footage, this week’s test will be fully broadcast from start to finish.
Williams completed the most laps last week, while Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli posted the quickest lap; however, it remains unclear which team has the strongest package.
Aston Martin has the most work to do after a poor start to 2026, but at the front, Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull, and McLaren continue pointing the finger at one another.
Below, you can follow all the live action from the first day of testing, complete with live timing!
Day 1 - Wintertest Bahrain
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