P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 2026 pre-season testing is over. Here’s our pick of winners and losers after learning more and more about these drastically different cars in week two in Bahrain
The pre-season for the 2026 Formula 1 season, featuring potentially the biggest-ever change of regulations, has concluded in Bahrain.
Aston Martin is facing challenges with ongoing reliability problems and struggles with the Honda power unit, making it difficult to gauge the full potential of their car.
Ferrari has shown promising performance during testing, topping the charts and demonstrating innovative design ideas like the upside-down rear wing.
Amidst the rule interpretation controversies, Mercedes’ rivals have faced setbacks, potentially requiring additional development to stay competitive.
Haas seems to be a dark horse, showing promise with their performance during testing.
