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The F1 TV crew outline the biggest talking points from Day 2 of the first pre-season test in Bahrain.

There were some impressive mileage counts on day two of pre-season testing in Bahrain, but while most teams were encouraged by what they were learning about their new-for-2026 Formula 1 machines, it wasn't so rosy for everyone...

The second day of pre-season testing for the 2026 season in Bahrain saw Charles Leclerc top the timesheets.

Lando Norris was satisfied at achieving some “good learning” during the second day of the opening pre-season Bahrain test, with the Briton admitting that his high mileage was “probably the most laps I’ve done in a day” in Formula 1.

Audi created a stir on the first day of Bahrain testing with a new bodywork very different to that seen in the Barcelona Shakedown.

Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg have shared the latest on where the Audi F1 project stands as the German automotive giants continue preparations for a long-awaited debut in the sport.

As testing continues for the 2026 campaign at the Bahrain International Circuit, F1 fans have been served another treat with the release of the trailer for Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8.

Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets as the second day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit came to a close – the Ferrari driver leading the way from McLaren’s Lando Norris and Haas’ Ollie Bearman.

Charles Leclerc was the pacesetter during the second morning of pre-season testing in Bahrain, heading Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly at the top of the timesheets.

“All warfare is based on deception,” wrote Sun Tzu in his famous military strategy treatise, The Art of War – and what is Formula 1 if not the ultimate sporting war, with warrior-like drivers backed by armies of people whose one goal is the crushing defeat of the opposition.

Keep up to date with all the action - both on track and off it - as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 2 in Bahrain.

With every team and driver eager to tick off more laps and gather as much data as possible, there will be plenty of action on Day 2 of the first pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit. But who will be behind the wheel throughout Thursday’s running? Check out the complete list below...

The F1 TV crew analyse what happened on Day 1 of the first pre-season test in Bahrain ahead of the 2026 campaign.

F1 technical expert Sam Collins gives his take on Audi's new-look sidepods that appeared in the first pre-season test.

The sound of 2026-spec Formula 1 cars reverberated around the Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday as the much-anticipated opening day of pre-season testing began. Despite some impressive lap counts, it's way too early to be drawing any concrete conclusions regarding the pecking order, but there were definitely things to be gleaned from the day's action.

The first day of the opening pre-season testing in Bahrain is now complete.

See all 11 cars hit the track during the first pre-season test in Bahrain.

James Vowles feels that the “mood has lifted” at Williams as the team hit the track for official pre-season testing in Bahrain, having missed the Barcelona Shakedown just two weeks earlier.

Toto Wolff made clear that Mercedes “have to get our act together” as pre-season testing develops at the Bahrain International Circuit, after taking note of a “very, very strong” Max Verstappen and Red Bull.

Lewis Hamilton has opened up on the “difficult decision” to part ways with former race engineer Riccardo Adami, with the seven-time World Champion suggesting that not yet having a permanent replacement could be “detrimental” for him.