Ruth Buscombe noted that McLaren's Oscar Piastri experienced significant tire degradation during a race simulation at the Bahrain test, suggesting Max Verstappen would have an advantage.

Lando Norris expresses caution regarding McLaren's prospects for the 2026 Formula 1 title, stating that the team is currently 'a little bit off' the pace.

Mercedes driver George Russell was the fastest on the first day of Formula 1's final testing event in Bahrain, outpacing McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

McLaren has redesigned its F1 steering wheel with a dual display to optimize energy management, a crucial aspect of the sport's upcoming 2026 hybrid regulations.

Ralf Schumacher suggests that McLaren played a role in Oscar Piastri's decision to restructure his support team ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Lando Norris admits that McLaren has 'quite a bit to improve' as he prepares to defend his Formula One title, which he won for the first time last year.

George Russell of Mercedes secured the fastest lap during the Bahrain pre-season test, narrowly beating Oscar Piastri of McLaren, while Ferrari, Red Bull, Aston Martin, and Cadillac encountered various problems.

Following pre-season testing in Bahrain, the McLaren F1 boss has urged for three rule changes, citing safety concerns regarding the sport's new 2026 regulations.

Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri set the first 1m32s lap times in F1’s 2026 Bahrain pre-season test, with Mercedes narrowly outpacing McLaren, while Aston Martin continued to struggle.

The FIA confirms the continuation of practice start trials at Bahrain F1 testing, with McLaren expressing support for what they consider 'sensible' changes.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has dismissed McLaren's concerns regarding Formula 1's start procedure with the new 2026 power units, while Alex Albon believes the new regulations will suit Hamilton.