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Alpine and Williams remained in Bahrain following the conclusion of F1 pre-season testing to complete a two-day 2026 Pirelli tyre test.
Williams and Alpine used modified 2023 F1 cars to test 2026 regulations with A523 and FW45 models. The teams tested the new tyre construction with Carlos Sainz and Ryo Hirakawa driving for Williams and Alpine. They tested 18-inch tyres that were narrower by 25mm at the front and 30mm at the rear. The drivers completed numerous laps with different tyre constructions and compounds, gathering valuable data. Pirelli’s Director of Motorsport, Mario Isola, praised the teams for their dedication to tire development, with Mercedes scheduled for the next test at Silverstone.
