Sports · 14 February 2026
Mercedes’ Antonelli Tops Final Day of 2026 Bahrain Pre-Season Test
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Mercedes finished strongly on Day 3 of the first 2026 Formula 1 pre-season test in Bahrain, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli setting the fastest lap and teammate George Russell second. Lewis Hamilton was third for Ferrari, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen completed the top five. Teams focused on understanding the new regulations with high mileage and setup work, but true 2026 performance order remains unclear ahead of the second test.
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