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
Jenson Button has been confirmed as Fernando Alonso’s replacement for this year’s Monaco Grand Prix, as the Spaniard contests the Indy 500.
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The Briton has one victory in the Principality, winning with Brawn in 2009. He’s stood on the podium twice more, finishing second in 2004 for Honda and third while at McLaren in 2011.
Button was replaced at McLaren by Stoffel Vandoorne during the winter, instead moving into an ambassador role for 2017 and 2018. This will be his first Grand Prix since Abu Dhabi last November.
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
Antonelli and Russell finish on top as the first Bahrain test ends
Mercedes made up for Thursday's problems with a lot of laps in the final morning
F1's biggest star Max Verstappen says the new 2026 cars are "anti-racing", creating somewhat of a PR nightmare for the championship