Four-time world champion goes quickest as Bahrain's 2026 F1 test starts

Three days in Bahrain will provide crucial answers before F1's new era begins

A guide to Formula 1’s 2026 pre-season testing schedule, including dates, venues and how to follow

Barcelona proved Formula 1's radical 2026 cars can run, but only Bahrain's tests will reveal who's genuinely quick and who's in trouble

McLaren boss Andrea Stella says power unit mastery and continuous upgrades will separate winners from losers under new F1 rules

McLaren presented its colour scheme for the 2026 F1 season in Bahrain on Monday

Aston Martin has revealed its 2026 Formula 1 car, the first designed by Adrian Newey

McLaren faces a rules reset that renders its 2025 dominance meaningless - and a potential works team disadvantage it will have to overcome

Adrian Newey's first Aston Martin arrives with the designer juggling dual responsibilities, a works Honda engine and the expectation to fight for wins

Cadillac built a 500-person Formula 1 team in less than a year and got a car to Barcelona, but the test confirmed what history suggests: the hard part is what comes next

America's second Formula 1 team unveiled its debut livery on Sunday

As F1's 2026 revolution starts, the series faces an uncomfortable question: can fans comprehend racing where the most crucial battles are invisible?