Oscar Piastri noted that 2026 F1 race starts are proving "trickier in every respect" following Bahrain testing, highlighting the increased role of luck in clean getaways.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oscar Piastri has revealed the difficulties drivers face in adapting to the significantly different regulations for the 2026 F1 cars.

Oscar Piastri has commented on his management reshuffle for the 2026 season, stating that the changes are not dramatic.

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.

Oscar Piastri and other F1 figures suggest that new regulations for the 2026 season could significantly impact race starts, potentially costing drivers multiple places.