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The guessing game over who is leading Formula 1's new 2026 era has descended into open finger-pointing in Bahrain.

Concerns about the complexity of Formula 1's new 2026 start procedures boiled over at the end of the first Bahrain test.

Renault's decision to shut down Alpine's World Endurance Championship program and Dacia's rally-raid effort at the end of the year has intensified speculation about the long-term future of its Formula 1 team.

Formula E chief Jeff Dodds has responded to Max Verstappen's scathing verdict on Formula 1's new 2026 cars by inviting the quadruple world champion to try an electric racer for himself.

Australian media headlines suggesting Oscar Piastri has "split" from manager Mark Webber appear wide of the mark, with the McLaren driver instead bolstering his support structure ahead of the 2026 season.

Jack Doohan says his goal remains a full-time Formula 1 comeback in 2027 after securing a reserve role at Haas - just as Esteban Ocon has been put on notice by team boss Ayao Komatsu.

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has firmly dismissed suggestions Lewis Hamilton's race engineer situation is destabilising the team.

The brother of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has stepped down from his leadership role at DP World following revelations linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.

2026 Baharain testing photos, week 1

Mercedes' controversial engine compression concept remains the dominant talking point as official pre-season group testing began in Bahrain on Wednesday.

Lewis Hamilton has delivered a blunt early verdict on Formula 1's all-new 2026 machinery, suggesting the cars feel "slower than GP2" as pre-season testing got underway in Bahrain.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted Ferrari's reshuffle of his race engineering team is "detrimental" ahead of the 2026 season.

Lewis Hamilton's off-track environment has undergone a sweeping reset ahead of the new season, with changes spanning his race engineering, management and communications teams following a difficult first year at Ferrari.

Rival Formula 1 teams are believed to be closing in on the controversial Mercedes power unit concept amid rampant speculation linking a novel compression approach to the German manufacturer's strong early running under the 2026 rules.

Formula 1 could be set for a surprise return to India after more than a decade away, with the government confirming exploratory talks aimed at bringing a grand prix back to the country.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has suggested a sequel to the hugely successful F1 movie is being considered, following the film's blockbuster performance as part of the sport's expanding partnership with Apple.

Adrian Newey has played down talk of a radical first Aston Martin design despite widespread paddock admiration after the delayed AMR26 finally appeared at the tail end of the Barcelona shakedown week.

Williams team boss James Vowles has defended the decision to miss the entire Barcelona shakedown week, insisting delaying the FW48 was painful but necessary as the team prioritises competitiveness.

Esteban Ocon has acknowledged what many fans fear most about Formula 1's radically revised 2026 cars - that 'lift-and-coast' driving will not just be common, but extreme, even in qualifying.

South Africa's long-running push to return Formula 1 to the African continent has hit a reality check, with sports minister Gayton McKenzie conceding that a grand prix will not happen anytime soon.

Toto Wolff has sharply criticised rival teams for continuing to question the legality of Mercedes' 2026 power unit solution, with two further FIA engine meetings scheduled this month to discuss the controversial compression topic.

Early whispers that Mercedes could be the team to beat under Formula 1's new 2026 regulations are being firmly played down in Brackley - by both boss Toto Wolff and presumed title favourite George Russell.

Esteban Ocon has questioned whether Formula 1's much-hyped active aerodynamics will actually improve racing, describing the new system as "simply DRS at the front".

Williams will unveil its 2026 car without one of its most recognisable partners, with it emerging on the eve of the team's online launch that Santander has ended its sponsorship of the Grove-based outfit.