With the third day of the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain now done and dusted, there is plenty for our F1 TV team to take a closer look at.
It was Mercedes on top during both the morning and afternoon sessions, with George Russell setting the pace earlier on before Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets in the afternoon session, clocking the fastest time of the test so far.
But who looked the strongest after Friday’s running? Which teams might have some concerns? And what could be in store for the second test next week?
Hit go on the video player above to watch Betty Glover, Lawrence Barretto and Sam Collins discuss Day 3 of the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain.
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