This is the live blog for day 1 of the winter test in Bahrain on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. Read everything about what happened on and around the track, with GPblog reporter Nicole Mulder present

Lewis Hamilton admitted he "had no idea" that Max Verstappen had won the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix during an eventful interview following the race. The seven-time Formula 1 champion endured a tough weekend at the Losail circuit where he was consistently ...

Lewis Hamilton expressed shock upon learning Max Verstappen won the Qatar GP, slashing Lando Norris' championship lead to 12 points ahead of Abu Dhabi finale.

Max Verstappen will not be in action today at the Barcelona circuit, GPblog has learned. So far during this week's pre-season, the Dutchman has completed half a day of running in the new RB22,

Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc joined four-time world champion Max Verstappen in making their 2026 preseason debuts in a quieter second day of testing.

Final showdown at Abu Dhabi will not be the end of the Mercedes- Red Bull saga regardless of the winner. The inaugural Saudi Arabia Grand prix that happened this past weekend saw Mercedes star driver Lewis Hamilton claim another win to go level on points ...

Now, Verstappen has been joined by fellow Dutch legends Virgil van Dijk and DJ Martin Garrix for Heineken's new 'Fans Have More Friends' promotion, which sees the Red Bull F1 star attempt to blend in so he can enjoy sports as a regular fan.

Feeling like January again this weekend with temperatures actually below average for a change. ABU DHABI – Max Verstappen took a brilliant pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Formula 1 title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar ...