The world champion replaced team-mate Piastri and topped the times for McLaren
Four-time world champion goes quickest as Bahrain's 2026 F1 test starts
Mercedes' F1 rivals are united in protesting its new power unit, as the series aims to stamp out "smart rule interpretation". But it won't be easy to resolve, explains Mark Hughes
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
Drawing on a quarter-century of shared history, Matt Bishop explains why Jenson Button is exactly the ambassador Aston Martin needs now
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?
F1’s new '50/50' power units bring the fiendish problem of how to deploy and harvest electrical energy. It's the ideal scenario for AI, writes Mark Hughes. F1 is on the brink of a significant evolution
