HIGHLIGHTS: Catch up on the action from Day 2 of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain
F1 pre-season testing continued at the Bahrain International Circuit on Thursday.
Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes topped the timesheets on the second day of the final 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, as drivers and teams continued to learn more about their new cars.
After McLaren driver Lando Norris led the morning session with a 1m 33.453s, Antonelli worked his way down to a 1m 32.803s in the afternoon, as the sun set and the floodlights took over.
Elsewhere, Ferrari caused a stir by unveiling a radical rear wing element that rotates upside down in Straight-Line Mode, while Aston Martin’s tricky test continued with a stoppage for Fernando Alonso.
Watch the highlights from Day 2 of the final pre-season test by hitting go on the video player at the top of the page.
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