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The F1 TV crew analyse what happened on Day 1 of the first pre-season test in Bahrain ahead of the 2026 campaign.

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 conclusions regarding the pecking order, but there were definitely things to be gleaned from the day’s action.

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 conclusions regarding the pecking order, but there were definitely things to be gleaned from the day’s action.

See all 11 cars hit the track during the first pre-season test in Bahrain.

Lewis Hamilton has opened up on the “difficult decision” to part ways with former race engineer Riccardo Adami, with the seven-time World Champion suggesting that not yet having a permanent replacement could be “detrimental” for him.

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The first session of 2026 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit has seen Max Verstappen top the timesheets.

The first session of 2026 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit has seen Max Verstappen top the timesheets.

The first session of 2026 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit has seen Max Verstappen top the timesheets.