F1 Bahrain pre-season testing live commentary and updates - day 1
Follow along for updates from F1's 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain
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In terms of timing for day two, it is the same as today. A 10am start time locally, 7am UK, with a 7pm finish (4pm GMT) and we will be here once again - so don't miss it!
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Team
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Day 1 leaderboard
|
Driver |
Team/Car/Engine |
Lap time |
Total Laps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Lando Norris |
McLaren MCL40 / Mercedes F1 M17 E Performance |
1m34.669s |
58 |
|
2 |
Max Verstappen |
Red Bull RB22 / Red Bull Ford DM01 |
1m34.798s |
136 |
|
3 |
Charles Leclerc |
Ferrari SF-26 / Ferrari 067/6 |
1m35.190s |
80 |
|
4 |
Esteban Ocon |
Haas VF-26 / Ferrari 067/6 |
1m35.578s |
115 |
|
5 |
Oscar Piastri |
McLaren MCL40 / Mercedes F1 M17 E Performance |
1m35.602s |
54 |
|
6 |
George Russell |
Mercedes F1 W17 E Performance / Mercedes F1 M17 E Performance |
1m36.108s |
56 |
|
7 |
Lewis Hamilton |
Ferrari SF-26 / Ferrari 067/6 |
1m36.433s |
52 |
|
8 |
Pierre Gasly |
Alpine A526 / Mercedes F1 M17 E Performance |
1m36.765s |
49 |
|
9 |
Nico Hulkenberg |
Audi R26 / Audi AFR 26 Hybrid |
1m36.861s |
73 |
|
10 |
Alexander Albon |
Williams FW48 / Mercedes F1 M17 E Performance |
1m37.437s |
68 |
|
11 |
Andrea Kimi Antonelli |
Mercedes F1 W17 E Performance / Mercedes F1 M17 E Performance |
1m37.629s |
30 |
|
12 |
Arvid Lindblad |
Racing Bulls VCARB 03 / Red Bull Ford DM01 |
1m37.945s |
75 |
|
13 |
Carlos Sainz |
Williams FW48 / Mercedes F1 M17 E Performance |
1m38.221s |
77 |
|
14 |
Sergio Pérez |
Cadillac ? / Ferrari 067/6 |
1m38.828s |
58 |
|
15 |
Gabriel Bortoleto |
Audi R26 / Audi AFR 26 Hybrid |
1m38.871s |
49 |
|
16 |
Valtteri Bottas |
Cadillac ? / Ferrari 067/6 |
1m39.150s |
49 |
|
17 |
Lance Stroll |
Aston Martin AMR26 / Honda RA626H |
1m39.883s |
36 |
|
18 |
Franco Colapinto |
Alpine A526 / Mercedes F1 M17 E Performance |
1m40.330s |
28 |
By: Autosport Staff
