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F1 testing LIVE: Max Verstappen drives 'anti-racing' car on Day 3, Lewis Hamilton back in action F1 testing LIVE: Max Verstappen drives 'anti-racing' car on Day 3, Lewis Hamilton back in action

Formula 1's first preseason test in Bahrain draws to a close on Friday, and you can follow all the action live with ESPN.

F1 testing: When and how to watch live, full Bahrain preseason schedule, times, latest news F1 testing: When and how to watch live, full Bahrain preseason schedule, times, latest news

After a behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona, Formula 1's 2026 season build-up moves into full view as teams head to Bahrain,

Norris on Verstappen complaints: 'He can retire' if he wants Norris on Verstappen complaints: 'He can retire' if he wants

Reigning champion Lando Norris has countered Max Verstappen's criticism of Formula 1's new regulations, saying there is "nothing to complain about" from a driver's perspective and his 2025 title rival can quit the sport if he does not like the new cars.

Max Verstappen slams new 'anti-racing' F1 cars: 'Formula E on steroids' Max Verstappen slams new 'anti-racing' F1 cars: 'Formula E on steroids'

Four-time champion Max Verstappen has said cars in Formula 1's new generation are not fun to drive, comparing them to the all-electric series Formula E, but "on steroids."

F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps from preseason in Bahrain and Barcelona F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps from preseason in Bahrain and Barcelona

Formula 1 2026 is underway -- under a cloud of secrecy with the initial preseason test in Barcelona taking place behind closed doors. Here are the fastest laps so far.

F1 testing: Ferrari's Leclerc sets the pace in Bahrain on day 2 F1 testing: Ferrari's Leclerc sets the pace in Bahrain on day 2

Charles Leclerc topped the second day of Formula 1's Bahrain preseason test as the new competitive order continued to be shrouded in mystery ahead of the coming year.