The wait is almost over as one of the most important phases of the 2026 Formula 1 season begins, with all 11 teams set to take to the track for pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Spread across two weeks, the Bahrain test will offer an insight into how the all-new 2026 cars are shaping up under the sport’s revamped regulations. Teams will use the sessions to rack up vital mileage, assess performance and reliability, and fine-tune their set-ups ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from March 6-8.

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Live coverage of Week 1 will feature the final hour of the PM session, airing from 11.00pm to 12.00am (GMT+8) on February 11-13. For Week 2, both AM and PM sessions will be broadcast live from February 18-20, starting at 2.50pm (GMT+8) and 7.55pm (GMT+8) respectively.

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2026 Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing Schedule

Wednesday, February 11 

11:00pm (GMT+8): Pre-Season Testing 1 - Final Hour of PM Session

Thursday, February 12

11:00pm (GMT+8): Pre-Season Testing 1 - Final Hour of PM Session

Friday, February 13 

11:00pm (GMT+8): Pre-Season Testing 1 - Final Hour of PM Session

Wednesday, February 18

2:50pm: Pre-Season Testing 2 - AM Session

7:55pm: Pre-Season Testing 2 - PM Session

Thursday, February 19 
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