Sports · 11 February 2026
Mercedes seen as favourites as F1 testing resumes in Bahrain
Teams across Formula One are turning their focus to Bahrain for the sport’s key winter test after completing an initial shakedown in Barcelona. Early indications from within the pit lane point to Mercedes setting the pace under the revamped 2026 regulations, a sentiment also shared by McLaren boss Andrea Stella. At the same time, tensions persist over power unit compression rules. Williams will finally roll out its new challenger, while Aston Martin’s unconventional design remains under intense evaluation.
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