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Pictures from the second day of the first test for the 2026 F1 season at the Bahrain International Circuit. This gallery will be updated throughout the day.

Max Verstappen trashed Formula 1's new rules for the 2026 season after starting his second test in Red Bull's latest car.

Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris led the way while Red Bull and Mercedes rebouded from slow starts to day two of testing in Bahrain.

Mercedes and Red Bull's new Formula 1 cars were hardly seen on the morning of the second day of testing in Bahrain.

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Lewis Hamilton is concerned about how much energy-saving Formula 1 drivers will have to do in the new cars for 2026.

Pictures of all 11 Formula 1 cars in action on the first day of the second test for the 2026 F1 season at the Bahrain International Circuit.

World champion Lando Norris was fastest as the second test began but Lance Stroll managed just 36 laps in the new Aston Martin.

Max Verstappen led the way as Formula 1 testing resumed at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Also in Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, Antonelli Kimi Antonelli is unhurt after crashing a road car.

A long-time member of Lewis Hamilton's management team has joined Formula 1 newcomers Cadillac to assist with their driver development.

Haas's head of driver development says Oliver Bearman must "be a little bit more careful" as he starts 2026 two penalty points away from an automatic ban.

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Aston Martin has presented its new livery for the 2026 F1 season. The AMR26 ran in an all-black livery during the first pre-season test in Spain.

McLaren has revealed the first images of its new MCL40 in the livery it will race in this year.

The FIA admits some teams have found a way to exceed the maximum compression ratio when their engines become hot.

Cadillac has revealed a split livery for its first Formula 1 car, largely black on one side and white on the other.

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Formula 1 is embarking on one of its most radical rules changes ever. But when did it come closest to getting it right?

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Alexander Albon, Carlos Sainz Jnr and James Vowles look on as Williams make a belated start to 2026. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said he was especially impressed by Mercedes' performance in the first pre-season test last week.

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

High-speed corners which Formula 1 drivers tackled flat-out last year have become more challenging following changes to the cars, says Lando Norris.

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Williams has become the final Formula 1 team to run its new car for the 2026 season after failing to take part in testing last week.

Mercedes F1 talent-spotter Gwen Lagrue explained why they did not place Andrea Kimi Antonelli at another team for his rookie season.

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Williams has presented its new livery for the 2026 F1 season.