F1 testing: Charles Leclerc fastest, Mercedes cause stoppage, Aston Martin struggle – final day as it happened
The final day of Formula 1 preseason has been and gone and ESPN brought you all the action live.
Have F1’s new-for-2026 regulations made the sport too complicated?
F1’s star drivers have spent much of preseason criticizing the sport’s new-for-2026 cars. They might have a point, but there are no simple solutions.
25 years after his death, Earnhardt’s presence lives on in Daytona
It’s been 25 years since Dale Earnhardt tragically died in Daytona, but a quarter century after his passing, his legacy lives large throughout NASCAR.
Sports ‘closely monitoring’ Middle East conflict
Formula One chiefs are among sports leaders “closely monitoring” the conflict in the Middle East ahead of the season’s opening grand prix in Australia next week and upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
F1 testing: When and how to watch final three days live, full Bahrain preseason schedule and times
After a behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona, Formula 1’s 2026 season build-up moves into full view as teams head to Bahrain,
F1 boss: Verstappen won’t quit over new rules
Stefano Domenicali is certain Max Verstappen will not quit the sport over its controversial and already-maligned new rules, which he has urged fans to “stay calm” about.
F1 monitoring Bahrain, Saudi GPs amid conflict
Formula 1 has said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Palou, Ganassi end McLaren fight after ruling
Álex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have settled the four-time IndyCar champion’s breach of contract dispute with McLaren Racing, and the Spanish driver acknowledged Friday he mishandled the situation.
Brundle: Russell ready for title, Hamilton ‘strong’
George Russell is “ready” to challenge for his first Formula 1 world title, according to Martin Brundle.
Horner on Red Bull exit: Verstappens not to blame
Christian Horner does not believe Max Verstappen or his father Jos had anything to do with his firing from Red Bull last year.
