Formula 1's new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.

Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport's new engine rules.

Formula 1’s final preseason test ahead of the 2026 season is underway. All 11 teams are taking to the Bahrain International Circuit in their new cars, bidding to complete as much running as possible before the checkered flag on Friday.

Ralf Schumacher believes Ferrari’s smoother, calmer cornering spotted during Bahrain testing could give the team a significant drivability and tyre-wear advantage heading into the 2026 Formula 1 seaso

Sandbagging is a term often heard in the opening weeks of a Formula 1 season, specifically during testing sessions. The word is used by teams, drivers, media and fans to describe someone's performance - but what does it actually mean? Sandbagging is when a driver or team intentionally underperforms in their car by slowing it down.

Speculation surrounding a possible romance between Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton has been circulating for months, but now a fellow Formula 1 driver is weighing in. While neither Hamilton nor

LEGO has really gone all-in with its F1 range, but its latest release, the Technic McLaren MCL39, shows how far its designers have come.