P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari dominates final day of 2026 F1 testing as McLaren misses track time
Charles Leclerc and Ferrari were dominant on the final day of the 2026 Bahrain Formula 1 pre-season test, outpacing McLaren by almost a second. The six days of testing at the Bahrain International Circuit concluded following an intriguing pre-season. Leclerc’s impressive performance included setting the fastest times throughout the day, culminating in a 1m31.992s which was unmatched. Despite McLaren’s struggles, Lando Norris managed to secure the second-fastest time. The top three was completed by Max Verstappen for Red Bull, with George Russell leading the Mercedes drivers in fourth. Aston Martin faced challenges with engine issues, while the 2026 F1 season is set to kick off in Australia on 6-8 March.
