Bahrain F1 test stats: Total laps and combined fastest times
The first pre-season test of the 2026 Formula 1 season is complete - here is every lap turned at Bahrain, broken down by driver, team and engine supplier
The Dario Franchitti podcast may have only just gone live, but we’ve already lined up our next one!
We wanted to record a preview to the Formula 1 season after the Australian Grand Prix (even the most experienced F1 team principals are still guessing who’ll be where following a few test sessions), so we scheduled one for the evening of Tuesday March 29. Editor Damien Smith then visited Sebring for the 12 Hours and bumped into one of his old friends, Allan McNish. I think you can guess where this is going…

Anyway, Allan said he’d be delighted to come to the Motor Sport office and chat about sports cars, Le Mans and even the upcoming/just started Grand Prix season.
The Scot is always great value, and his knowledge and forthright views on everything to do with motor racing is second to none. If you want to ask the two-time Le Mans winner a question then now’s the time… just click here.
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