F1 Testing: Oscar Piastri 'stranded' as Lewis Hamilton nails practice start again

Thursday 19 February 2026 17:08, UK

Watch Next

Watch the highlights of the second day of the second Bahrain pre-season Test.

Highlights: Antonelli goes fastest as Ferrari unveil 'clever' upside-down rear wing

A red flag was issued during day two of the Bahrain Test after Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin stopped on the track.

Red flag issued after Alonso stops on track

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has spoken out against Formula One bosses moving to close a loophole in the new engine rules.

'A storm in a teacup' | Wolff on F1 looking to close loophole in new engine rules

Lando Norris says his McLaren team need to further improve their car if they're to challenge for the world title once again this season.

Norris: We've got to improve in most areas

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton made an incredible practice start during day two of Bahrain Test Two.

'Absolutely lightning!' | Hamilton makes FLYING practice start

LIAM LAWSON

Rock-a-bye Lawson! Liam spotted snoozing during testing in Bahrain

FERRARI WING

Potential game-changer? Ferrari's 'clever' upside-down rear wing spotted in testing

Bahrain Test Two | Day One

Final pre-season test in Bahrain! | Day One F1 Testing Wrapped

'We've missed this' | Cars go racing as F1 trials new start procedure

Craig Slater explains the latest FIA meeting which found a resolution to the Mercedes engine row, having not found the team gaining an advantage in terms of compression ratio.

Explained: FIA propose new engine tests amid Mercedes row

Lance

'That's not driver error!' | Stroll brings out red flag in Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton says he's more connected with the 2026 car, having left last season 'behind him'.

Hamilton 'in best place for a long time'