F1 drivers wary of new ‘strategic’ overtaking
Charles Leclerc is among a growing number of Formula 1 drivers who have raised concerns about a lack of overtaking under the sport’s new regulations.
Mercedes’ Antonelli tops timesheets in Bahrain
Kimi Antonelli kept Mercedes at the top of the timesheets on the penultimate day of preseason testing in Bahrain after lowering the overall benchmark lap time to a 1:32.803.
Wolff hits out at ‘bulls—‘ Mercedes speculation
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has snapped back at “utter bulls—” about a potential fuel problem a day after the FIA proposed a midseason rule change over the team’s engine controversy.
Russell fastest for Merc but Ferrari tease pace
George Russell ensured Mercedes remained at the top of the timesheets as the final week of preseason testing got underway in Bahrain on Wednesday.
F1 predicted running order for 2026: Who is on top of the new cars?
With six days of testing in Bahrain now complete, ESPN pores over the data and speaks with paddock sources to predict F1’s running order for 2026.
F1, FIA to vote on engines amid Merc loophole
Formula 1 and motorsport governing body, the FIA, will vote on a mid-season ban for a controversial engine design believed to have been pioneered by Mercedes for the upcoming 2026 season.
Explained: F1’s 24-race future from 2026 onwards
As Formula 1 enters a new period of regulations in 2026 with ever-growing popularity and new race locations floated, this is how the calendar stacks up over the next few years.
F1 boss: Verstappen won’t quit over new rules
Stefano Domenicali is certain Max Verstappen will not quit the sport over its controversial and already-maligned new rules, which he has urged fans to “stay calm” about.
F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps from preseason in Bahrain and Barcelona
After kicking off under a cloud of secrecy with a private test in Barcelona, F1 2026 had official lift-off with official preseason running in Bahrain. Here are the fastest laps.
F1 testing: Charles Leclerc fastest, Mercedes cause stoppage, Aston Martin struggle – final day as it happened
The final day of Formula 1 preseason has been and gone and ESPN brought you all the action live.
