F1 2026

[Big Jeff]

The test is private and has no mainstream media.

However, all the teams are covering the event and will release footage as it suits them.

 

[jarrowdiamond]

The test is private and has no mainstream media.

However, all the teams are covering the event and will release footage as it suits them.

It's really weird, you can't watch it live and they have people stopping fans from taking photographs around the circuit but I'm sure the highlights are on sky sports tonight.

 

[Beau Peep]

The secrecy behind the test is bizarre.

The Race apparently got moved on from a local hillside by private security. Poor old Edd Straw was probably close to a coronary walking up a hill, and for what!

One side of it is it protects their image somewhat if they have serious reliability issues. But I've no doubt there's something of a viral marketing angle to it as well.

 

[Big Jeff]

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[PTR]

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Ah, got absolutely not time or interest in this.

Also me: Immediately clicks the link

 

[Lukas73]

Ah, got absolutely not time or interest in this.

Also me: Immediately clicks the link

same

 

[Beau Peep]

Apparently Bahrain pays big money to host the pre season testing, which is why coverage of this very necessary test is so restrictive. So as always, it's all about ca$h.

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[Toronado]

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Mental

 

[Beau Peep]

Hadjar quickest by half a second. That's it, I'm calling it, Red Bull have won this ruleset. Verstappen five in a row.

 

[errant]

Do we know who was actually running today? Red Bull by the sound of it, obviously no Williams… Audi? anyone else?

 

[Beau Peep]

Cadillac Haas Audi Red Bull VCARB Mercedes

Cadillac managed very few laps and Audi didn't reemerge after Colapinto broke down on track this morning

 

[Big Jeff]

Hadjar quickest by half a second. That's it, I'm calling it, Red Bull have won this ruleset. Verstappen five in a row.

I think that’s a little premature no?

We haven’t seen the Woking lads efforts yet.

 

[Beau Peep]

I think that’s a little premature no?

We haven’t seen the Woking lads efforts yet.

I f***ing hope so

 

[jarrowdiamond]

I see Aston Martin's car won't be ready for all 3 days as it's not ready.

 

[Toronado]

Hadjar quickest by half a second. That's it, I'm calling it, Red Bull have won this ruleset. Verstappen five in a row.

Isaac will beat Max ( god I wish ) and Kimi will beat George !!

Drivers feedback from today in terms if car size and handling is really positive and has me hoping this rule set will allow Lewis to enjoy driving again

 

[L18SFC]

Cadillac Haas Audi Red Bull VCARB Mercedes

Cadillac managed very few laps and Audi didn't reemerge after Colapinto broke down on track this morning

Ferrari engines managed the most laps. Haas the most overall. Audi and Alpine the least

 

[Big Jeff]

Ferrari engines managed the most laps. Haas the most overall. Audi and Alpine the least

Love to see Lewis get that 8th title this season.

I can’t see it at this point in time but who knows.

 

[errant]

VCARB

Just seen a picture of that car, a very aggressive airbox intake design...

 

[johnhp]

Is the engine roumers true? R time will tell.. The last time i paid interest in tests was the whole merc no side pods... As it looked great.. then ended in disaster

 

[errant]

Is the engine roumers true? R time will tell..

what's this?