The delegation met with government and business leaders to assess Bahrain’s investment climate, with a focus on

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Mercedes driver George Russell was fastest on the first day of Formula 1's final testing event ahead of the new season, edging McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on Wednesday.

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.

Atlassian Williams F1 Team added a further 117 laps to our testing tally on day two of the second official pre-season test in Bahrain, with Alex Albon completing a full day behind the wheel of the FW48.

Colapinto’s activity will continue in the second session of the day, which starts at 9 a.m. (Argentina time) and runs until 1 p.m. This session will mark the end of pre-season for the Argentinian, as on Friday only his Alpine teammate, Frenchman Pierre Gasly, will take to the track.

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.

Lewis Hamilton was caught off-guard by question about love life at the Bahrain photoshoot after outing with Kim Kardashian.According to Sportskeeda, Hamilton's former teammate George Russell grabbed the opportunity to tease the seven-time

The Argentine signed his best lap since the F1 preseason tests began with Alpine, improved by half a second over his teammate, and closed out a day of strong progress.