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After weeks of speculation, It is becoming likely that the2026 F1 Middle East Grand Prix’ in April will be cancelled. Formula 1’s 2026 calendar could be reduced to 22 races after reports suggested that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix are set to be cancelled due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The…
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It was an interesting day in Bahrain during testing as Antonelli tops the timesheets. However, this was not the biggest talking point of the day as the Ferrari rear wing caught everyone’s attention. Max pushing the limits from the start As the lights went green, Oliver Bearman emerged from the pits followed by Max Verstappen…
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Aston Martin’s AMR26 has been the talk of the grid since the news broke that legendary Adrian Newey is joining the team. Yet the Bahrain test has shone a light on issues that may hinder the team’s progress in the early part of 2026. A new era begins for the legends of the sport After…
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Reigning World Champion Lando Norris continued his 2025 momentum by topping the timesheets on the opening day of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Carrying the number one on his MCL40, Norris clocked a 1:34.669 in the final hour. The Brit narrowly edged out his primary title rival, Max Verstappen, by 0.129 seconds. Shared Duties McLaren opted…
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Lando Norris topped the opening day of F1 Pre-season testing, leading home Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in an educational opening day of testing for the teams. Morning session It was Max Verstappen who took to the track first for the morning session in Bahrain. The Dutchman’s RB22, sporting the aero rakes, was followed out…
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Antonio Felix Da Costa impressed on his first test in the Alpine A424 Hypercar as he topped a field filled with WEC rookies and veterans in the 2025 Bahrain Rookie Test. The 2022 LMP2 champion showed brilliant pace in the afternoon session. The Portuguese driver was faster than Frenchman Frederic Makowiecki who helped pilot the…
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The track soared to over 40°C during FP3 in Bahrain, with Mclaren showing dominant pace with Piastri and Norris finishing six hundredths ahead of the grid. Slow Start in Bahrain Track temperatures soared to over 40°C during the third and final practice session in Bahrain. Cars trickled onto the track as they were given the…
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Nikola Tsolov and Freddie Slater duked it out for the win in the F3 Sprint Race 2025 Bahrain GP. Taponen finished in third.
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Preview of the in-season F2 and F3 testing in Bahrain. Discover key teams and drivers as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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Zane Maloney secured two-for-two race victories in the 2024 Bahrain F2 Weekend, driving from third to first in the Feature Race. Josep María Martí secured P2, while rookie Paul Aron rounded off his first F2 weekend on the third step of the podium. Zane Maloney clinched his second win of the Bahrain F2 weekend in…
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The Formula 3 season has begun and Luke Browning has secured the first F3 feature race win of the 2024 season. A poor start by pole-sitter Dino Beganovic not only hindered his teammate Gabriele Minì, but opened the door for the Brit to drive to victory. In a thrilling showdown in the opening F3 feature…
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Ralph Boschung has ended his seven-year streak of finishing off the top of the podium, winning the first F2 Sprint race of 2023 in Bahrain. Swiss driver Ralph Boschung cruised past the chequered flag 10.8 seconds ahead of second place Dennis Hauger. F2 rookie Victor Martins took third, with his teammate Théo Pourchaire gaining five…
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Josep Maria Martí took the chequered flag in the Bahrain sprint race, which saw two Safety Car interventions in the first seven laps. Josep (Pepe) Maria Martí claimed his maiden win in the Bahrain F3 Sprint race, giving him an early lead in the Championship standings. Reverse-polesitter Franco Colapinto finished in second place, with Caio…
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After three exciting days with fifteen hours on the track, the Formula 3 testing at the Bahrain International Circuit has come to an end – but who looks to be going into the 2023 season strong? Taking place from Tuesday until today, the ten competing teams had the chance to put laps in ahead of…
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The silly season in F1 is something that fans always look forward to, and 2023 is no exception to this. In fact there are still quite a few seats up for grabs, with some very interesting rumours circulating the Formula 1 paddock. First up is the CONFIRMED team lineups for 2023. ORACLE RED BULL RACING…
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With pre-season testing officially over, the new era of F1 is upon us. After the ‘non-testing shakedown’ in Barcelona, the teams and their drivers were given a final opportunity to get used to their new cars and fix any issues that crop up along the way, all prior to the new season. The teams focused…
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Two weeks ago, the new era of F1 began as the 2022 cars took to the track in Barcelona for a ‘shakedown’ behind closed doors. Two weeks later, the doors are open and spectators are ready to get their first proper look at this year’s machinery. The Bahrain pre-season test will be the final chance…