India, Feb. 17 -- The second 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain pre-season test runs from February 18 to 20 at the Bahrain International Circuit, and it's the final track action before the Australian Grand Prix. This test also comes with an important broadcast change, so viewers can follow more of the running live from Sakhir. Over three days, teams will pack in long runs, qualifying simulations and reliability work as they try to lock in their set-ups. Every lap counts now as squads chase data and drivers push to get comfortable in cars that still have plenty of unanswered questions before the season begins.

Pre-season work started with a low-key shakedown in Barcelona at the end of January, with no media in attendance and very little information c...