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February 18, 2026
FORMULA 1: Russell fastest on the first day of final testing before the start of the new season
Russell set the fastest lap time of 1:33.459 minutes on the first day of the final test at the 'Sakhir' track.
TL;DR
- George Russell (Mercedes) recorded the fastest lap time of 1:33.459 minutes during the first day of final pre-season testing in Bahrain.
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) finished second, just 0.010 seconds behind Russell, with Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) in third.
- Mercedes drivers completed the most laps (145) on the first day of testing.
- The new Formula 1 season begins on March 8th with the Australian Grand Prix.
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