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On Bahrain GP Saturday, Ferrari showed it could operate like Mercedes, while the Stuttgart marque briefly took on the traits of Italy’s historic Scuderia.

Heroes and penalties: the 2026 Bahrain GP starting grid

From penalties to the day’s surprises from Verstappen, Hamilton and Hadjar, here is the starting grid for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia. Lights go out at 09:00.

LIVE - 2026 Bahrain GP qualifying

F1. Follow live coverage of qualifying for the Bahrain GP in Kuala Lumpur, the 16th round of the 2026 season, on Formula1.it. Timing screens, circuit images, driver quotes and real-time analysis.

Antonelli tops Sepang FP3 ahead of Verstappen as Ferrari struggle

Giuseppe Cianci

The third and final practice session of the Malaysian weekend has concluded, leaving the drivers with just a few hours before qualifying: here is the full recap of the 60-minute session.

LIVE - Bahrain GP 2026: Free Practice 3

Follow live coverage of the third practice session for the Bahrain GP, round 16 of the 2026 season, on Formula1.it, with timing screens, circuit images, driver comments and real-time analysis.

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

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

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

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.

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

Daniele Muscarella

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.

LIVE - Bahrain GP 2026 Free Practice 1

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.

Russell rises again in Baku as Antonelli channels Lauda and Ferrari sink

Alessio Ciancola

29 settembre 2026

Now in its 10th edition, the Azerbaijan GP once again delivered spectacle and surprises, though not much on-track action, as Russell took victory for Mercedes.

Mercedes remain the benchmark beyond the power unit as Sepang upgrades arrive

Martina Luraghi

29 settembre 2026

Baku showed why Toto Wolff’s team deservedly lead both world championship standings, with their advantage extending well beyond engine efficiency alone.

From dominance to near disaster: Baku almost betrayed Russell