Follow live updates and analysis of the second week of Formula 1's preseason test in Bahrain as the 2026 cars take to the track.

Max Verstappen thinks that the majority of Formula 1 drivers share his criticism of the new 2026 cars, but emphasises that not everyone expresses it as strongly. The FIA, however, claims the

The first lot of cars are already out and racing around the circuit in Bahrain. Four-time world champion Max Verstappen wastes no time and gets his Red Bull out on track. He will be in the seat for the full day. He's set a personal best time of 1:38.955 already this morning.

Lewis Hamilton has joined Max Verstappen in criticising the new cars for 2026.

The Red Bull driver narrowly missed out on the title in 2025 but has already proved he is one of F1's best-ever stars.

Max Verstappen set the fastest time 30 minutes into the afternoon session, but was pushed down to second by Piastri an hour or so later. Lando Norris still remains in third, while Kimi Antonelli popped his Mercedes into fourth. Nico Hulkenberg rounds out the top five in a very encouraging Audi.

Lando Norris set the pace on the penultimate morning at the Bahrain International Circuit, but it was Ferrari’s new rear wing design that caught the eye. It, however, was not a good morning for the Scuderia as Lewis Hamilton completed just five laps before returning to the garage,