Piastri Tests Well in Bahrain as Russell Sets Pace

Piastri tests well in Bahrain as Russell sets pace

George Russell has set the pace as Formula 1 teams tested their new cars in Bahrain, with Oscar Piastri having a successful stint.

Oscar Piastri sizzles in Bahrain: McLaren's electrifying pace ignites F1 season hopes

Title: Oscar Piastri's Stellar Performance Puts McLaren in the Spotlight at Bahrain Test In a thrilling display of speed and skill, Oscar Piastri has captured the spotlight at the Bahrain test, finishing the day in second place with an impressive lap time of 1:33.469s, just a whisper behind George Russell. This remarkable performance has set the stage for what could be a groundbreaking season for McLaren, and fans are on the edge of their seats.…

Oscar Piastri P2 in Bahrain test, 0.01s off George Russell

Piastri finished a fraction from P1 as McLaren banked more miles ahead of the F1 2026 season.

F1 – Russell goes quickest ahead of Piastri as pre-season testing

Mercedes’ George Russell beat McLaren’s Oscar Piastri by one hundredth of a second as the final pre-season Formula test ahead of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship got underway at the Bahrain International Circuit. Third place on the timesheet went to Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.Russell posted a lap of 1:33.459 in the afternoon session, with the British driver using