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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.