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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
All the laptimes and total lap counts you need to know for every team and every driver at the first Bahrain F1 2026 test
The first pre-season test in Bahrain officially kicked off the on-track running for the 2026 Formula 1 teams, after a closed-door ‘shakedown week’ in Barcelona. Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap time of 1m34.273s on Day 2, leading the pack. Williams recorded the most total laps with 276, while Charles Leclerc completed the highest total laps by driver with 219. Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull followed with impressive lap times in the testing session. This early insight into the teams’ performance sets the stage for an exciting upcoming Formula 1 season.
