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F1 pre-season testing 2026: Fastest times, most laps completed by each team at first Bahrain test in Sakhir

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F1 pre-season testing 2026: Fastest times, most laps completed by each team at first Bahrain test in Sakhir

Find out who had the fastest times and which teams completed the most laps at the first of two Formula 1 pre-season testing events in Bahrain.

The introduction of new regulations means there is a robust schedule of three separate testing events before the start of the 2026 season.

With the Barcelona shakedown and first Bahrain test now complete, a further final three-day test following in Bahrain from February 18-20, with full live coverage on Your Site F1.

The teams then have two weeks to prepare for the opening round of the season, which is the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne from March 6-8.

The first practice sessions of the season will take place on Friday March 6, with Qualifying on Saturday March 7 and the opening race on Sunday March 8.

Watch all 24 race weekends from the 2026 Formula 1 season live on Your Site F1.

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