P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It’s the last chance to analyse long runs in F1 pre-season. Here’s everything we learned from our stock take of race stints and heavy running
The Formula 1 pre-season testing for 2026 concluded in Bahrain with various teams engaging in race simulations over six days in Sakhir.
Different teams had diverse testing programs, with some race simulation plans not fully executed or being disrupted.
The data collected during testing is abundant but should be approached cautiously given the usual uncertainties associated with such evaluations.
Each team ran at different times, on varying tires and pit-stop strategies, and some sessions were affected by red flags, impacting the overall lap count and fuel loads.
Notable race runs on the final day included performances by drivers like Lando Norris, Gabriel Bortoleto, Ollie Bearman, Arvid Lindblad, Carlos Sainz, Sergio Perez, Esteban Ocon, and Charles Leclerc.
Despite some standout performances, the midfield teams seem to be trailing the front runners, but have shown glimpses of competitiveness during testing.
