With the first day of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain now complete, the F1 TV crew are here to analyse the key talking points.
As usual, there was plenty to discuss from the day, which Mercedes driver George Russell topped over McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
What do the new cars look and sound like trackside to a former F1 driver? What did the drivers and team bosses have to say during their press conferences? What was agreed upon after F1 Commission and F1 Power Unit Advisory Committee meetings?
Our team get stuck into all of these topics and much more, while reviewing who impressed and who struggled on the track, as preparations continue for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in a fortnight’s time.
Hit go on the video player above to join Betty Glover, Lawrence Barretto and Jolyon Palmer as they unpack Day 1 of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain.
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