Formula 1’s new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.
Author: Bsky Feeder
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Braves’ Hurston has sore elbow; surgery possible
The Braves’ rotation took another hit when manager Walt Weiss said right-hander Hurston Waldrep may need surgery to remove “loose bodies” found in his arm.
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All-American clash: Shelton tops Fritz in Dallas
Ben Shelton saved three match points before finishing another rally at the Dallas Open, beating top-seeded Taylor Fritz in three sets for the title Sunday.
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Explained: F1’s 24-race future from 2026 onwards
As Formula 1 enters a new period of regulations in 2026 with ever-growing popularity and new race locations floated, this is how the calendar stacks up over the next few years.
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Verstappen accuses Wolff of F1 ‘diversion tactics’
Max Verstappen has accused Toto Wolff of “diversion tactics” after the Mercedes team boss talked up the performance of Red Bull’s new car and power unit during this week’s preseason test in Bahrain.
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McLaren proposes F1 rule changes for safety
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said this week’s preseason test in Bahrain has exposed three areas of Formula 1’s new regulations that need to be changed before the first race in Australia, citing safety concerns for two of them.
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Sasaki working on 3rd pitch to improve as starter
The Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki is working on adding a third pitch in order to find success as a starting pitcher.
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Castellanos thankful for fresh start with Padres
Nick Castellanos is thankful to get a fresh start with the Padres, who did their due diligence before signing the veteran after his rocky ending with the Phillies
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Braves’ Waldrep getting tests, may need surgery
The Braves’ rotation took another hit when manager Walt Weiss said right-hander Hurston Waldrep may need surgery to remove “loose bodies” found in his arm.
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Boone: No limits for Judge at start of workouts
Aaron Boone said Aaron Judge is scheduled to play in “four or five” of the Yankees’ first nine Grapefruit League games and will be built up to six innings before leaving the club to join Team USA on March 1 ahead of the World Baseball Classic.