Pre-season

Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas has highlighted the ease of collaborating with Mexican Sergio 'Checo' Pérez in the new Cadillac Formula 1 team ahead of its 2026 debut. The pair met as teammates for the first time during pre-season testing in Bahrain, where the team made progress despite some technical setbacks.

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Formula 1 teams will gather at the Bahrain International Circuit from February 11 to 13 for the initial three days of pre-season testing ahead of the 2026 season. This session follows private shakedowns and car launches, with only the final hour of each day available for live broadcast. The testing provides crucial track time to evaluate new regulations and machinery.