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George Russell has ended the first day of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain on top, the Mercedes driver setting the pace ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.

Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, have issued a pair of updates following meetings of the F1 Commission and the F1 Power Unit Advisory Committee on Wednesday.

Lewis Hamilton has spoken of being “in the best place I’ve been in for a long time” ahead of the 2026 season, with the Briton also admitting to feeling “more connected” to Ferrari’s new car as he enters his second year of racing for the team.

Aston Martin have made changes to their trackside engineering team ahead of the 2026 season, with the squad expanding the structure in order to cope with the additional demands posed by the new technical regulations.

Charles Leclerc posted the fastest lap time as pre-season testing resumed on Wednesday – the Ferrari driver leading the way from McLaren’s Lando Norris and the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli.

Charles Leclerc posted the fastest lap time as pre-season testing resumed on Wednesday – the Ferrari driver leading the way from McLaren’s Lando Norris and the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli.

Keep up to date with all the action – both on track and off it – as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 1 in Bahrain.

Keep up to date with all the action – both on track and off it – as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 1 in Bahrain.

Keep up to date with all the action – both on track and off it – as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 1 in Bahrain.

Keep up to date with all the action – both on track and off it – as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 1 in Bahrain.