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Mercedes magic and Ferrari’s rapid starts: what we learned from F1 testing

George Russell has been purring in a balanced car in pre-season while Aston Martin are still hunting for power

The Guardian - UK

We predict Formula 1's 2026 championship standings

After returning from Formula 1's pre-season tests in Bahrain, our F1 reporters have had the unenviable task to predict the 2026 standings

Motorsport

Russell: Red Bull still holds best energy deployment in F1

F1 pre-season testing finished on Friday in Bahrain, and after six days of running, Russell thinks Red Bull holds the advantage in one particular area

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Red Bull still holds best energy deployment in F1 - George Russell

F1 pre-season testing finished on Friday in Bahrain, and after six days of running, Russell thinks Red Bull holds the advantage in one particular area

Motorsport

Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

After three weeks in Barcelona and Bahrain, F1 heads to Melbourne. But what are the main lessons from pre-season testing? From Mercedes’ favourite status to interesting tech solutions, here are the key takeaways

Motorsport

Five things to watch out for in F1 2026

With all-new regulations sweeping Formula 1, an all-new team joining the grid and even an all-new driver, there’s a lot to look forward to in 2026

Motorsport

Analysis: Is F1 engine vote a fair solution after Mercedes kept FIA 'in the loop'?

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ‘philosophically’ disagrees with the vote on the compression ratio, but says the political reality in F1 has led to a ‘storm in a teacup’. What is the background?

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Polestar's High-Performance EVs Are Coming For BMW And Mercedes

Polestar says its future EVs will be more performance-focused, with the goal of surpassing rivals, potentially with dedicated sporty models.

InsideEVs

Team by team: How Bahrain's double pre-season test went for the F1 2026 field

Six days of running in Bahrain have taught us much more about the state of play of the 2026 Formula 1 grid. Here's how every team got on, from two emerging frontrunners to one struggling would-be superteam

Motorsport

All the key numbers from the F1 Bahrain pre-season tests

After the two F1 Bahrain pre-season tests, here are the key figures behind the action

Motorsport

Charles Leclerc clocks quickest time at final F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Lando Norris was second fastest and Max Verstappen third on Friday, but Aston Martin completed just six laps after part problems ended their session early

The Guardian - UK

The Mercedes 'Baby' G-Class Might Look Something Like This

A smaller take on an iconic SUV—that’s the general idea behind Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming "Baby" G-Class. This pint-sized off-roader will expand the German luxury automaker’s SUV lineup by one, offering a more compact yet still capable alternative to the legendary G-Class.

Motor1

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Ferrari fastest as Aston Martin ends running early

Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari the top spot on the pre-season time sheet with the only 1m31s lap of the week

Autosport

F1 2026: What is the pecking order after testing? And which team are title favourites ahead of new season?

Just two weeks out from the F1 season-opener in Australia, Kieran Jackson ranks all 11 teams after the final pre-season test in Bahrain

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Ferrari tops testing overall by 0.8s

Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari the top spot on the pre-season time sheet with the only 1m31s lap of the week

Motorsport

Kimi Antonelli stays positive for Melbourne as Mercedes identifies Bahrain test problem

Kimi Antonelli says Mercedes has already pinpointed and started fixing the issue that stopped him in Bahrain testing

Autosport

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc quickest, Aston Martin restricted to two laps

Leclerc went quickest on Friday morning while further problems struck Aston Martin on the final day of F1 2026 pre-season testing

Motorsport

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Charles Leclerc quickest, just two laps for Aston Martin

Leclerc went quickest on Friday morning while further problems struck Aston Martin on the final day of F1 2026 pre-season testing

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Sebastian Vettel reveals "gut feeling" prediction for 2026 drivers' champion

Sebastian Vettel has tipped George Russell and Mercedes as his pick for the 2026 F1 drivers’ title

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Piastri shines but Norris warns McLaren have work to do

Oscar Piastri had another fruitful day at Bahrain pre-season testing, but his world champion teammate Lando Norris suggested McLaren were still off the pace.

Motorsport

F1’s new era starts now: 9 storylines we want to see unfold in 2026

As Formula 1 steps into largely unknown territory, there is plenty to look forward to in 2026

Autosport

Explained: Why the FIA is putting Mercedes' F1 engine solution to a vote

Despite Mercedes having kept the FIA “in the loop” over the compression ratio, the governing body still feels the need to let F1 manufacturers vote. What is the background, and what are the next steps?

Evening Standard

‘Monster’ raver fatally punched deaf woman then said ‘no-one cares’, court told

Duane Owusu, from Dagenham, has pleaded not guilty to murder and the alternative charge of manslaughter.

Autosport

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Antonelli quickest on day five as Aston Martin's woes continue

Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri set the first 1m32s lap times in F1’s 2026 Bahrain pre-season test, as Aston Martin suffered further hardship

Motorsport

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes narrowly beats McLaren, Aston Martin breaks down

Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri set the first 1m32s lap times in F1’s 2026 Bahrain pre-season test, as Aston Martin suffered further hardship

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