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Live updates from the third day of the opening F1 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain.
In case you missed it, Charles Leclerc set the fastest time of the first test for Ferrari on day two. Max Verstappen criticized the F1 2026 cars, describing them as “Formula E on steroids.” Lando Norris defended the new cars by telling Verstappen he “can retire” if he wants. Lewis Hamilton and Verstappen are back in action for Ferrari and Red Bull. The new F1 campaign is gearing up with official pre-season testing in Bahrain. Two, three-day tests will be held on February 11-13 and 18-20, following a private shakedown in Barcelona. Testing runs from 7am to 4pm with a one-hour lunch break each day.
