Follow live updates and analysis of the second week of Formula 1’s preseason test in Bahrain as the 2026 cars take to the track.
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F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps from preseason in Bahrain and Barcelona
Formula 1 2026 is underway — under a cloud of secrecy with the initial preseason test in Barcelona taking place behind closed doors. Here are the fastest laps so far.
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Russell fastest for Merc but Ferrari tease pace
George Russell ensured Mercedes remained at the top of the timesheets as the final week of preseason testing got underway in Bahrain on Wednesday.
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Norris now agrees with Verstappen: ‘Not purest F1’
Lando Norris has said his comments about Max Verstappen and the new Formula 1 rules were “to see the reaction of everyone” and that he in fact shares the four-time world champion’s negative outlook on the 2026 cars.
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Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli tops timesheets in Bahrain testing
Kimi Antonelli kept Mercedes at the top of the timesheets on the penultimate day of preseason testing in Bahrain after lowering the overall benchmark lap time to a 1:32.803.
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Pegula leads push to improve WTA Tour calendar
American tennis player Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel tasked with making improvements to the WTA’s calendar, rankings system and event requirements.
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South American players cleared in doping case
The International Tennis Integrity Agency cleared three South American players Wednesday who’d tested positive after unintentionally eating contaminated meat.
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‘Best time to crush’ Australia, says Oman captain Jatinder Singh
Oman and Australia play the last game of the group stage in Pallekele on Friday
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Kate Ebrahim named Zimbabwe Women’s interim head coach for NZ tour
ZC named a new, interim support staff to replace the group led by Walter Chawaguta
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Formula 1 in 2026: Race calendar, preseason testing dates, full schedule as new rules begin
All the key dates for a much-anticipated 2026 Formula 1 season in a new era of regulations and 11 teams.