Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets on day two of 2026 F1 Bahrain Testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. The Ferrari driver completed 140 laps on Thursday, posting a best time of 1:34.273 to lead Lando Norris and Ollie Bearman. Despite Ferrari’s strong performance during the opening pre-season test, Leclerc remained cautious about reading too much…
With the beginning of the 2026 F1 season just around the corner, Ferrari, led by Fred Vasseur, went out on track for the very first time for the F1 shakedown in Barcelona. Three days of running for each team, in a Circuit de Catalunya that was able to offer wet conditions at the beginning and…
Charles Leclerc experienced his first day in normal conditions in the SF-26 at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown. On the fourth day of testing, but Ferrari’s second day, the Ferrari driver recorded the third-fastest time with a lap of 1:18.223. The Monegasque completed 89 laps around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in the dry conditions. Speaking…
For Ferrari’s second day, Lewis Hamilton led the helm for the morning session of the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown. Unlike Tuesday, the Briton and his teammate, Charles Leclerc, were able to rack up important mileage on a dry track. Hamilton prioritises mileage over speed In an interview with Formula 1 after his day was completed,…
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton completed his first laps of the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown, running in wet weather conditions. He completed 19 laps before having to pit when the rain got heavier causing a red flag. Hamilton returned to the track once the weather improved, running 28 laps on Full Wet tyres. As the rain…
Charles Leclerc had a positive first day for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown and is excited to see how Ferrari fares against the competition. In an Interview with F1 after completing his run, Leclerc shared his excitement to be back in a “very different” car. “It was nice to be back in the car,…
Day 2 of F1 Testing in Barcelona is now complete, with teams continuing their behind closed doors running at the Circuit de Catalunya. As on Day 1, security remained extremely high, limiting the flow of information from the paddock. However, a small number of short videos circulating on social media once again offered brief glimpses…
After his first year at Ferrari F1, Lewis Hamilton speaks on the fresh start that is the SF-26 in 2026. Hamilton knows it will be a challenge and an opportunity for the team to work together under the new regulations. Ferrari unveiled their car livery and launched their drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc on…
Ahead of the 2026 F1 season, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on the 2026 regulations and how he feels they are going to influence the team’s and his own approach to the new season. Earlier today, Ferrari unveiled the livery of the SF-26, followed by a first outing for drivers Charles Leclerc…
As Ferrari pulled the wraps off their 2026 F1 contender, chassis technical director Loïc Serra shared some insights on the the new active aero system replacing the former DRS system. Part of sweeping changes in technical regulations this year, the system allows both front and rear wings to be opened on the straights at all times….
