F1, Mercedes and testing in Bahrain
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F1 Bahrain testing live updates: Follow the latest news and times from Day 2 of 2026 preseason event
Formula 1’s final preseason test ahead of the 2026 season is underway. All 11 teams are taking to the Bahrain International Circuit in their new cars, bidding to complete as much running as possible before the checkered flag on Friday.
Relive the action from the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fastest.
Follow live updates and watch the best video as Formula 1 pre-season concludes with three days of testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. Watch live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Mix.
TV channel details and schedule as the drivers and their cars head to Bahrain before the 2026 season gets underway.
The second three-day event in Bahrain continues on Thursday
The Athletic's live coverage this week is headlined by more Winter Olympics action and a return of the Champions League knockouts.
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.