Formula 1, Sportrik Media - Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on top of the timesheets at 08:00 during day one of the second 2026 F1 pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Leclerc posted a 1:33.739 to lead the early session, ahead of Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli with a 1:34.473. Third place went to Lando Norris of McLaren, who recorded a 1:34.766.
Red Bull Racing driver Isack Hadjar placed fourth, followed by Pierre Gasly for Alpine and Fernando Alonso with Aston Martin in the top six.
The pre-season running forms part of preparations for Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations, with all 11 teams maximising track time to understand their all-new cars before the season begins at the Australian Grand Prix in early March.
The 2026 pre-season schedule features two three-day tests in Bahrain, giving teams their final opportunity to validate performance, reliability, and aerodynamic packages before the opening round.
| POS | FOTO | RIDER / TEAM | TIME / GAP | PTS/LAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |  | Charles LeclercFerrari | 1:33.739 Monaco | |
2 |  | Kimi AntonelliMercedes | 1:34.473 Italy | |
3 |  | Lando NorrisMcLaren | 1:34.766 United Kingdom | |
4 |  | Isack HadjarRed Bull Racing | 1:36.188 Prancis | |
5 |  | Pierre GaslyAlpine | 1:36.249 France | |
6 |  | Fernando AlonsoAston Martin | 1:36.536 Spain | |
7 |  | Esteban OconHaas | 1:37.243 France | |
8 |  | Arvid LindbladRacing Bulls | 1:37.533 Inggris | |
9 |  | Alex AlbonWilliams | 1:37.957 Inggris | |
10 |  | Nico HulkenbergAudi | 1:39.668 Germany |
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