The first day of 2026 Formula 1 pre‑season testing in Bahrain produced some interesting numbers now revealed by the official statistics.
Teams completed hundreds of laps on the opening day, with McLaren’s Lando Norris setting the fastest time while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished close behind. Several teams also logged high mileage, showing strong reliability early in the test.
The data highlights how different cars performed across the grid, including lap counts, top speeds, and performance spread between teams. These figures give an early picture of how competitive the field appears under the new 2026 rules, though teams say testing results are not always a full indicator of race pace.
Overall, the statistics from day one show that teams are gathering valuable information as they fine‑tune their cars ahead of the new season’s first race.