Ted's Testing Notebook | Bahrain First Test, Day One

Thursday 12 February 2026 08:39, UK

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'I was screaming inside my helmet!' | Lindblad BEAMS at qualifying lap

Lewis Hamilton admits it'll take a 'mighty push' to close the gap to Mercedes and McLaren.

Hamilton doubtful of Ferrari podium | 'It will take a mighty push!'

Highlights from qualifying for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.

Japanese Grand Prix | Qualifying highlights

kimi on pole

Two in a row! Antonelli claims pole in Japan!

Max Verstappen's nightmare start to the season continues as he is knocked out of Q2 at the Japanese Grand Prix.

'It's completely UNDRIVEABLE!' | Verstappen OUT in Q2

'It's just HORRENDOUS!' | Verstappen struggles continue in FP3

Bearman

'That was a good save!' | Bearman narrowly avoids spinning off track in FP3!

David Croft and Aston Martin's 'Godzilla' go head-to-head in an on-screen duel.

'I was NOT expecting that!' | Crofty fights off 'Godzilla' in Japan!

Lewis Hamilton explains why he told his team he had no confidence in the car during Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Hamilton explains worrying 'no confidence' radio message

Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and George Russell reflect on Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Verstappen and Norris suffer Friday woes as Russell positive with Suzuka start

Highlights from the Japanese Grand Prix Friday Practice,

Japanese Grand Prix | Practice highlights