F1: Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes tops F1 pre-season testing times in Bahrain

Antonelli clocked a fastest time of 1:32.803 to top Thursday's timesheets, outpacing Oscar Piastri's McLaren by 0.0058 seconds.

Bahrain Day One testing: George Russell edges Oscar Piastri as Lance Stroll spin sparks red flag

Mercedes driver George Russell topped the timesheets on day one of Formula 1's second pre-season test in Bahrain, edging McLaren rival...

Mercedes’ George Russell warns: Red Bull already in control after F1 tests

"I do think this test has been a bit of a reality check for all of us," Russell said. "Firstly, a...

F1: Oscar Piastri warns McLaren fans that they won’t be as fast in Australia as they were in 2025

Anticipation continues to build for the first race of a new era in Formula 1, and while Piastri does expect McLaren...

F1: George Russell unfazed after being tipped as favourite to win 2026 F1 title

George Russell is considered the frontrunner for the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship after a promising pre-season showing for Mercedes.

F1: Lando Norris high on confidence, says McLaren CEO Zak Brown

Lando Norris is heading into the 2026 Formula 1 season with high confidence after winning his first drivers' championship last year,...

F1: Lando Norris admits he’s still not used to being the F1 World Champion

Only a few months have passed since the Abu Dhabi finale, but the 21-year-old Brit is already back in action for...

F1: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has no plans for F1 management future

The four-time world champion is under contract with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season, but has consistently indicated...

F1: Mercedes driver George Russell ‘tipped’ to win F1 title after years of graft

Russell arrived in Formula 1 in 2019 as a Mercedes junior but spent three tough seasons at Williams, often racing at...

F1: Mercedes’ George Russell praises new F1 cars at Barcelona testing

The Briton took over the Mercedes car for the afternoon session after rookie team-mate Kimi Antonelli completed the morning programme. Russell...