Bahrain Pre-Season
Ferrari tops timesheets in final 2026 F1 Bahrain pre-season test
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Charles Leclerc set the fastest time for Ferrari during the second and final 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, topping the timesheets by 0.8 seconds overall. Mercedes remains the pre-race favorite despite not chasing outright pace, while Aston Martin faced significant reliability issues. The test highlighted close competition among the top four teams ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets on the penultimate day of Formula 1's 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain with a lap of 1m32.803s for Mercedes. Oscar Piastri of McLaren was second, just 0.058s behind, while Aston Martin endured further troubles as Fernando Alonso stopped on track. The session highlighted strong performances from the top teams amid ongoing reliability issues for some.
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Lewis Hamilton expressed optimism about his performance with Ferrari's SF-26 car during the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. The seven-time champion highlighted his involvement in the car's development and recent team changes as key factors. Meanwhile, Aston Martin and Red Bull faced reliability issues during the sessions.