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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Mercedes, McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull will all be battling for supremacy at the final week of Formula 1 2026 preseason testing, and you can follow it all here with ESPN.
F1's first week of preseason testing in Bahrain saw complaints from drivers about the new cars, red flags, and proposals for rule changes.
As ever in testing, it's almost impossible to analyse form and pace from the lap times as the brand new cars rack up the miles on the first few days, but comments from drivers have made their thoughts on the new technology and regulations fairly clear.
George Russell set the pace on day one of the second test, although McLaren and Ferrari also showed a glimpse of their pace.
