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All 11 teams were able to put their all-new cars through their paces at the Bahrain International Circuit for three days
As the 2026 season approaches, Formula 1 must find a way to resolve its compression ratio controversy - but every possible solution comes with a cost somebody isn't willing to pay
A late rule change could turn the 2026 season on its head.
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Red Bull-Ford engine "the benchmark" in F1 Bahrain test, rivals claim
Mercedes Formula 1 boss shrugs off the early hype around his team and suggests Red Bull Ford has the stronger 2026 power unit
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc led Day 2 of F1 testing in Bahrain with the field's top time while Red Bull & Mercedes struggled.
After watching the early running at Barcelona, McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes the same four teams will stay ahead of the pack under F1’s 2026 regulations. Formula 1 has entered a new era in 2026 with the introduction of new engine,
Is the 2026 title already decided? Rivals Audi and Ferrari protest Mercedes' \"thermal expansion trick\" that allegedly bypasses F1's 16:1 compression limit
Testing in Bahrain takes place this week from Wednesday to Friday between 6pm and 3am (AEDT). You can watch the last hour, plus a post-session analysis program, live on Fox Sports and Kayo from 2am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
After five days of shakedown testing at Barcelona, ESPN's F1 analysts reveal what they learned about the state of the field ahead of 2026 rule changes.