Leclerc sets blistering pace for Ferrari on final day of F1 testing Leclerc sets blistering pace for Ferrari on final day of F1 testing

Charles Leclerc topped the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing with a blistering lap to underline Ferrari's status as genuine contenders for the opening races of 2026.

February 20, 2026, 17:10
'I'm more connected with this car' - Hamilton 'really excited' for new F1 season  'I'm more connected with this car' - Hamilton 'really excited' for new F1 season 

Lewis Hamilton says he feels "more connected" to Ferrari's 2026 car than its predecessor and that he is "really excited" to see what the team can achieve this season.

February 18, 2026, 14:15
FIA propose mid-season rule change amid engine controversy FIA propose mid-season rule change amid engine controversy

The FIA have proposed a mid-season rule change to its engine regulations with a vote set to take place before the Australian Grand Prix.

February 18, 2026, 15:20
Potential game changer? Ferrari's 'clever' upside-down rear wing spotted in testing Potential game changer? Ferrari's 'clever' upside-down rear wing spotted in testing

Technical analyst Sam Collins examines Ferrari's innovative upside-down rear wing during the second day of the final test in Bahrain.

February 19, 2026, 9:11
Russell admits concern over Hamilton's fast Ferrari practice starts Russell admits concern over Hamilton's fast Ferrari practice starts

George Russell has admitted his concern over Mercedes' inferiority at race starts compared to Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton ahead of the opening race of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

February 20, 2026, 13:50
How key F1 meetings could have huge implications on 2026 season How key F1 meetings could have huge implications on 2026 season

The final test of the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season gets under way on Wednesday, but the most crucial action of the day may well be away from the track at the Bahrain International Circuit.

February 17, 2026, 18:30
Russell starts final F1 test strongly as Hamilton suffers first Ferrari issue Russell starts final F1 test strongly as Hamilton suffers first Ferrari issue

George Russell was fastest for Mercedes on the first day of Formula 1's final 2026 testing event as Ferrari hit significant trouble for the first time in pre-season when Lewis Hamilton's running was limited by a technical issue.

February 18, 2026, 17:10
Antonelli fastest as Hamilton endures disrupted final testing day Antonelli fastest as Hamilton endures disrupted final testing day

Kimi Antonelli continued Mercedes' impressive showing at Formula 1's final 2026 pre-season test by topping the timesheet as Ferrari faced further disruption on Lewis Hamilton's last day on track before the Australian Grand Prix.

February 19, 2026, 17:00
Ferrari in tight big four battle but is Hamilton on the back foot? Ferrari in tight big four battle but is Hamilton on the back foot?

With Formula 1's extended 2026 testing schedule complete, Sky Sports F1 assess the key learnings made ahead of next month's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

February 20, 2026, 20:30
Button: Hamilton has 'perfect opportunity' to turn Ferrari story around Button: Hamilton has 'perfect opportunity' to turn Ferrari story around

The 2026 Formula 1 season provides Lewis Hamilton with the "perfect opportunity to turn it around" at Ferrari, according to his former team-mate Jenson Button.

February 17, 2026, 7:00