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Check out who is driving for which team and when during F1 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain this week!
F1 2026 pre-season testing is starting this week, involving all 11 teams as they adapt to the new regulations and explore the latest advancements in the sport’s machinery.
The teams demonstrated surprising reliability during the shakedown at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya in January, showcasing significant changes in power units and aerodynamics as the ground-effects era comes to an end.
Unlike the cold and rainy weather in Barcelona, this week’s testing in Bahrain promises sunny skies with temperatures in the high 20s, providing ideal conditions for the teams to test their cars.
The Bahrain International Circuit will host two test sessions, totaling six days of crucial track time for drivers to adjust to the new 50-50 balance of combustion and electrical power in the cars.
The focus now shifts to mastering the energy management of the battery, especially with the removal of MGU-H for this season, emphasizing the importance of efficiently utilizing the 350kW solely from the MGU-K.
Overall, the testing period will be a captivating insight into the evolving dynamics of Formula 1 and how teams adapt to the latest technological changes in the sport.
