P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lap times during Wednesday’s opening day of the first F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season test.
The lap times at 8am on the opening day of the first F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season test are as follows: 1. George Russell (GBR) – Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team – 1m39.419s. 2. Arvid Lindblad (GBR) – Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team – 1m39.480s. 3. Esteban Ocon (FRA) – TGR Haas F1 Team – 1m39.634s. Preparations are underway for the 2026 F1 season in Bahrain, with teams maximizing track time and understanding their new cars. The pre-season involves two three-day tests at the Bahrain International Circuit, with the first test from 11-13 February and the second from 18-20 February. Williams and Aston Martin are catching up after delays in testing preparations.
