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F1 Testing 2026: Bahrain driver lineups and team schedules
The second round of official pre-season testing for the 2026 F1 championship starts this week in Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit, with all 11 teams participating.
Fans can now enjoy watching the full three days of testing live, with the drivers from each team splitting their duties between morning and afternoon sessions.
This week, viewers will get to see all 22 drivers on the track from Wednesday to Friday and witness the teams’ strategies for the upcoming season unfold.
The testing schedule allows for full-day runs by each driver or split sessions, providing valuable track time to get acquainted with the new cars following the 2026 regulation changes.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on each team’s testing dates and times in Bahrain as the countdown to the highly anticipated 2026 F1 season in Melbourne begins.
Remember to catch all the action on Sky Sports and F1TV, including exclusive coverage, interviews, and analysis to keep up with the teams and drivers ahead of the season opener.
