The first week of pre-season testing in Bahrain has come and gone, with Mercedes securing bragging rights as the best performer.
Here’s our recap in pictures of Friday’s action from Sakhir.
The Scuderia Ferrari SF-26 of Lewis Hamilton (GBR) is recovered back to the pits on the back of a truck.
13.02.2026. Formula 1 Testing, Bahrain Test One, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR26 practices a pit stop.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR26 practices a pit stop.
13.02.2026. Formula 1 Testing, Bahrain Test One, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia SF-26.
13.02.2026. Formula 1 Testing, Bahrain Test One, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team MCL40.
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Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team.
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(L to R): Dave Greenwood (GBR) Alpine F1 Team Racing Director with Steve Nielsen (GBR) Alpine F1 Team Managing Director.
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Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team.
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Isack Hadjar (FRA) Red Bull Racing RB22.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Cadillac Formula 1 Team Car.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team MCL40.
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team MCL40.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR26.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team MCL40.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Cadillac Formula 1 Team Car.
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Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03.
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Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Audi F1 Team R26.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team VF-26.
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Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Audi F1 Team R26.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia SF-26.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB22.
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Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A526.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia Ferrari.
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Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Audi F1 Team R26.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB22.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia SF-26.
13.02.2026. Formula 1 Testing, Bahrain Test One, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three.
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Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03 - front wing.
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Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A526 - rear wing.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR26 - rear wing.
13.02.2026. Formula 1 Testing, Bahrain Test One, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia SF-26 - rear wing.
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Carlos Sainz (ESP) Williams F1 Team FW48 - front wing.
13.02.2026. Formula 1 Testing, Bahrain Test One, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia SF-26 - front wing.
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Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Audi F1 Team R26.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR26.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB22.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team VF-26.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team MCL40.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB22.
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Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A526.
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Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Audi F1 Team R26 leaves the pits.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia SF-26.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Cadillac Formula 1 Team stopped on the circuit.
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Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB22.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB22.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team MCL40.
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Carlos Sainz (ESP) Williams F1 Team FW48 locks up under braking.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia SF-26.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team VF-26.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia SF-26.
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Carlos Sainz (ESP) Williams F1 Team FW48.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB22.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB22.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia SF-26.
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Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB22.
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Flavio Briatore (ITA) Alpine F1 Team Executive Advisor with David Sanchez (FRA) Alpine F1 Team Executive Technical Director.
13.02.2026. Formula 1 Testing, Bahrain Test One, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team.
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Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Cadillac Formula 1 Team Car.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia SF-26 with sensor equipment.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB22 with sensor equipment.
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Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Audi F1 Team.
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