FIA faces scrutiny from rival F1 teams over Mercedes engine testing methods

While the FIA has signed off on Mercedes’ 2026 engine, rival teams aren’t happy with how the private test was handled at their factory. The debate around Mercedes’ 2026 engine, built for themselves and customer teams Alpine,

Is Red Bull fastest, or is everyone bluffing? F1’s preseason smoke and mirrors are underway

Why are all four leading F1 teams are talking up their rivals' chances for F1 2026? It's all part of the sport's early mind games

Final F1 2026 testing session in Bahrain set to be overshadowed by safety concerns

Explained: In addition to the engine row, a new issue over race starts will be a key topic at an F1 Commission meeting on Wednesday, as well as ‘lift and coast’ procedures and the new ‘overtake’ mode
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F1 Testing: Red Bull Racing roll out sweeping RB22 upgrade in Bahrain

From a reshaped front wing to a striking sidepod overhaul, Red Bull’s RB22 just evolved in Bahrain.

Mercedes showing their strength as pace impresses during second Bahrain test

George Russell posted the fastest time as Mercedes opened the second week of pre-season testing on top of the timesheets in Bahrain. After finishing the first week on a strong note, Mercedes carried that form into Wednesday.

F1 engine dispute: FIA propose mid-season rule-change after talks during pre-season testing in Bahrain

Formula 1s engine dispute will be resolved before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after talks were held in Bahrain during testing; watch the second day of the final week of testing on Thursday from 6.

Mercedes F1 Engines Under Scrutiny As Rivals Line Up Against Compression Trick

A late rule change could turn the 2026 season on its head.

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes pips McLaren by 0.01s, as four teams hit trouble

George Russell pipped Oscar Piastri to the fastest lap of the Bahrain test so far on Wednesday, as Ferrari, Red Bull, Aston Martin and Cadillac encountered technical problems