( Getty Images )Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Day one of testing at the Bahrain International Circuit saw reigning world champion Lando Norris of McLaren clock the fastest time, with Max Verstappen in his Red Bull not far behind. Meanwhile, Audi turned heads with their radical new sidepod design, much narrower and more vertical than the design showcased at the car launch. This week of testing follows a private ‘shakedown’ event that took place in Barcelona at the end of January, with every team bar Williams making an appearance. Follow live updates from F1 testing with The Independent

Source: The Times February 11, 2026 08:50 UTC