The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix is under scrutiny due to ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East, reminiscent of the 2022 Saudi Arabian GP missile attack that alarmed drivers like Max Verstappen.
British personnel were within 200 metres of an Iranian missile strike on a US naval base in Bahrain, as UK forces are drawn into Middle East conflict defending allies.
Live coverage of the last day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, with Charles Leclerc on track for Ferrari, as teams prepare for the 2026 season opener in Australia.
Live coverage from Bahrain's final pre-season test before the 2026 F1 season, with Max Verstappen driving and teams addressing car safety and new regulations.
Formula 1 is trialling a new race start procedure with a five-second blue pre-start warning in Bahrain to address safety issues from 2026 hybrid engines. Tests involve ten cars, with Ferrari opposing the change.
Formula 1 is trialling a unique 'blue warning' system during pre-season testing in Bahrain to address safety concerns with new hybrid engines. The change aims to prevent dangerous grid collisions.
Formula 1's governing body has resisted calls for immediate modifications to race start procedures following safety concerns, but left scope for future changes after constructive talks in Bahrain.
Live coverage of final F1 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain, with Lando Norris first on track. Teams face safety concerns over race starts and engine issues ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
The final pre-season test in Bahrain faces overshadowing by critical safety issues, including race start procedures and turbo-lag challenges, ahead of the 2026 season opener in Australia.
Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris adapt to revised Formula One regulations during pre-season testing in Bahrain, with teams assessing performance under the 2026 changes.
Max Verstappen's scathing critique of the new 2026 F1 cars raises questions about his future in the sport, as Red Bull emerges strong despite his discontent.
Live updates from the final day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, featuring Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's return, as teams prepare for the 2026 regulatory overhaul.
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen criticises the 2026 F1 regulations as 'anti-racing' and not fun to drive, hinting he may focus on other racing series.
Live updates from F1 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain, where Red Bull's straight-line speed impresses rivals. Lando Norris leads day one times, but Max Verstappen's lap count hints at strong form ahead of the new regulations era.
Lewis Hamilton warns that Formula One's new 2026 power management rules are too complex for fans to understand, calling them 'ridiculously complex' after testing his Ferrari in Bahrain.
McLaren has revealed its 2026 Formula 1 car livery in Bahrain, maintaining its iconic black and orange design as Lando Norris prepares to defend his world championship title.
Mercedes emerge as favourites in Bahrain's second F1 2026 pre-season test, with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton setting the fastest time and Aston Martin unveiling an innovative car. Follow live updates as teams prepare for the season opener in Australia.