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Live updates from the first day of the second F1 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain.
Preparations for the new F1 campaign are in full swing with official pre-season testing ongoing in Bahrain. All 11 teams have resumed testing at the Bahrain International Circuit after a five-day private shakedown in Barcelona in January. Two, three-day official pre-season tests are scheduled before the 2026 F1 season begins. The second and final test will be held on 18-20 February. Testing sessions run from 7am to 4pm each day, with a one-hour break for lunch.
