Catch the action from Day 3 of the first Bahrain test

Andrea Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets on the final day of the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, signaling a strong start for Mercedes. The young driver posted a commanding 1m 33.669s lap in the afternoon, besting teammate George Russell's earlier benchmark by 0.249s. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton classified third, though his session concluded with a late red flag. McLaren's Oscar Piastri secured fourth, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen rounded out the top five, setting his best time in the morning before Isack Hadjar took over. This test offered an intriguing early glimpse into the potential competitive order for the 2026 season.