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Fernando Alonso will miss media day ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka as he prepares for the birth of his first child. Aston Martin confirmed the absence is for personal reasons, with Alonso still expected to return for race weekend sessions. The unexpected news adds another storyline to an already busy F1 weekend.

Formula 1 testing in Bahrain has wrapped up, revealing early winners, quiet concerns, and major questions ahead of the 2026 season. While teams like Mercedes and Ferrari showed confidence and reliability, others leave searching for answers as focus shifts from testing programs to real race performance.

Ferrari just lit up the 2026 F1 testing scene in Bahrain — and the SF-26 is firing shots straight at the competition. From unprecedented reliability to wild active aero tricks that have the paddock buzzing, this might be the most dangerous Ferrari package in YEARS. Here’s exactly why the SF-26 could rewrite the F1 pecking order before Australia.

Formula 1 faces growing pressure after the 2026 race start procedure raised safety and consistency concerns during Bahrain testing. With teams divided and drivers uneasy, the FIA is now under scrutiny to act before the season opener in Melbourne.

Max Verstappen delivered a blunt verdict on the 2026 Formula 1 cars during Bahrain testing, saying they are “not much fun to drive.” The four-time world champion criticized the heavy focus on energy management and compared the experience to “Formula E on steroids,” igniting fresh debate over whether the new era risks losing the soul of Formula 1.

F1 testing in Bahrain sparked early controversy as the new 2026 race start procedures appeared messy and inconsistent. Drivers struggled with clutch engagement, anti-stall issues, and hesitant launches, prompting fans to warn of a potential “bloodbath” when racing begins in Melbourne. With safety and spectacle both at risk, pressure is already mounting on the FIA to act fast.