Kimi Antonelli went fastest on the final day of Bahrain’s first preseason F1 test as Mercedes gave a teasing glimpse at the kind of pace many expected to see from them all week.
Category: Formula 1
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What we know (and don’t) about F1 in 2026 after Barcelona shakedown test
After five days of shakedown testing at Barcelona, ESPN’s F1 analysts reveal what they learned about the state of the field ahead of 2026 rule changes.
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Stroll: Aston Martin 4 seconds behind F1 rivals
Lance Stroll has said Aston Martin need to find four seconds of performance over the remaining days of preseason testing.
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FE boss to Max after F1 jibe: Come drive our cars
Max Verstappen has been given an open invitation to test Formula E machinery following his recent comparison between the series’ all-electric cars and F1’s new generation.
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F1 testing LIVE: Follow final hours as Mercedes lead Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Max Verstappen
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F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps from preseason in Bahrain and Barcelona
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Russell: Don’t look at Merc, Red Bull gap is ‘scary’
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Formula 1 in 2026: Race calendar, preseason testing dates, full schedule as new rules begin
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America’s team: How Cadillac’s arrival is already shaking up F1
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F1 testing LIVE: Follow final hours with George Russell fastest ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen
It’s time for the third and final day of Formula 1’s first preseason test in Bahrain, and you can follow all the action live with ESPN.