News & Articles - Season 2026

Bahrain GP: Antonelli and Leclerc face Verstappen race-pace threat

Marco Sassara

2 ottobre 2026

Verstappen stood out on long runs, while Antonelli and Leclerc led the shorter stints in the race-pace analysis from Sepang, Malaysia, venue for the Bahrain GP.

Bahrain GP FP2: Leclerc fastest, but Verstappen shows pace as Mercedes struggle

Prisca Manzoni

2 ottobre 2026

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in Bahrain GP FP2 ahead of Hadjar and Norris, while Verstappen also looked strong on long runs. Mercedes encountered set-up problems.

Seven teams bring Sepang upgrades as Mercedes overhaul the W17

Daniele Muscarella

2 ottobre 2026

The FIA’s official document lists every upgrade declared for the Bahrain GP at Sepang, with seven teams introducing changes and Mercedes bringing the most extensive package of the weekend.

LIVE: Bahrain GP 2026 FP2

Giuseppe Cianci

2 ottobre 2026

Everything is ready at Sepang for the second practice session of this unusual weekend, with the Bahrain GP being held in Malaysia: follow the second hour of running with our live blog.

Will ‘Macarena’-style wings be penalised by the 2027 rules?

Claudio Brembati

2 ottobre 2026

In the latest draft of the 2027 regulations, the FIA has changed the transition time between straights and corners, a move that could penalise rotating systems such as the Macarena.

Bahrain GP power unit status: three drivers penalised, Ferrari and Mercedes at the limit

Daniele Muscarella

2 ottobre 2026

Eight drivers have already exceeded seasonal power unit limits ahead of the Bahrain GP, while Ferrari, Mercedes and others have no remaining margin. All components used, driver by driver.

Bahrain GP FP1: Verstappen leads Russell, Leclerc fourth

Valeria Caravella

2 ottobre 2026

Max Verstappen topped the opening practice session ahead of George Russell and Isack Hadjar, with Charles Leclerc fourth.

LIVE - Bahrain GP 2026 Free Practice 1

Marco Sassara

2 ottobre 2026

Follow live coverage of the first free practice session for the Bahrain GP, round 16 of the 2026 season, on Formula1.it, including timing screens, trackside images, driver comments and live updates.

Red Bull casts superstition aside and dreams of Verstappen victory in Malaysia

Marco Sassara

1 ottobre 2026

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen turned 29 yesterday, 30 September, and Red Bull had an unusual birthday wish for him during the celebrations.

Bahrain GP: technical analysis and pitlane images as first Sepang upgrades emerge

Daniele Muscarella

1 ottobre 2026

A pitlane look at the key technical developments for the Bahrain GP at Sepang, including upgrades, aerodynamics, set-up, energy management, brakes, Power Units and team solutions.