9 things we learned from day one of Bahrain F1 test
The opening day of F1’s Bahrain test has already given us the deeper insight we’ve been waiting for – so here’s everything we learned from the first proper day of watching 2026 F1 cars
The first clues from F1 testing's most meaningful data
After the imposed secrecy of Formula 1's first 'shakedown' test of 2026 in Barcelona, the Bahrain test is providing no shortage of data to sink our teeth into as we analyse long-runs from day one
You now don’t have to drive a Ford Kuga if you don’t want to
Ford announces its latest Kuga family SUV, which can now be had with the brand's semi-autonomous driver assistance tech named Blue Cruise – find out more on CAR
Hyundai plans new model offensive as Europe boss believes brand 'can do better'
Hyundai will launch five cars in the next 18 months, with European head Xavier Martinet saying the brand needs to improve in the region
Watch cars hit the track on Day 1 of opening Bahrain test
See all 11 cars hit the track during the first pre-season test in Bahrain.
‘Mood has lifted’ at Williams in Bahrain
James Vowles feels that the “mood has lifted” at Williams as the team hit the track for official pre-season testing in Bahrain, having missed the Barcelona Shakedown just two weeks earlier.
Colapinto: 'Personal priority is to get a lot of mileage'
Franco Colapinto reflects on his first day testing the 2026 Alpine in Bahrain, saying his focus is to get more mileage so the car can be in the best performance window for racing.
Valtteri Bottas turning his focus to performance
Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas says the team have put in a lot of work to be ready for Bahrain Testing, and soon he hopes they can set their sights on performance improvements.
F1 Bahrain Testing 2026: Day 1 Highlights
Watch all the best action from the first day of 2026 testing in Bahrain.
Catch the action from Day 1 of the first Bahrain test
The first day of the opening pre-season testing in Bahrain is now complete.
Audi's surprising new sidepods! Bahrain Testing 2026 first look : Tech Talk
F1 TV's Technical Expert, Sam Collins takes a walk down the pit lane at the Bahrain International Circuit and finds some interesting technical innovations. Not least Audi's sidepods, which have dramatically changed since the shakedown.
What we learned from Day 1 of the first Bahrain test
The sound of 2026-spec Formula 1 cars reverberated around the Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday as the much-anticipated opening day of pre-season testing began. Despite some impressive lap counts, it's way too early to be drawing any concrete con...
Bahrain Testing: What We Learned Day 1
Betty, Sam and Lawrence take us through the key takeaways from Bahrain Day 1.
TECH TALK: Delving into Audi's surprising new sidepods
F1 technical expert Sam Collins gives his take on Audi's new-look sidepods that appeared in the first pre-season test.
Australia Banned Toyota's Dog Ad Because The Dogs Weren't Wearing Seatbelts
The HiLux commercial showed dogs jumping into a ute bed. Regulators said it promoted illegal animal transport. Toyota's fourth advertising breach since 2016 suggests the fun police are winning.
