Formula 1’s final preseason test ahead of the 2026 season is now over. All 11 teams took to the Bahrain International Circuit in their new cars for three days, bidding to complete as much running as possible before the checkered flag fell on Friday.

From dramatic championship deciders to heartbreaking mechanical failures, Formula 1 has produced unforgettable last-lap moments that defined eras of racing. Featuring iconic battles involving Lewis Hamilton,

George Russell was overjoyed with his last-minute pole lap at the Canadian Grand Prix after struggling for pace throughout qualifying. Russell has been the driver to beat this weekend, topping sprint qualifying before winning the sprint race, after a tense battle with Mercedes team-mate and title rival Kimi Antonelli.

Charles Leclerc was fastest on day two of Formula 1’s 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, pipping world champion Lando Norris who completed the most mileage. But Norris’ time also came in the morning as teams conducted more longrun programmes in the ...