F1 Testing 2026 weather forecast - Latest today from Bahrain

F1 Testing 2026

F1 Testing 2026 weather forecast - Latest today from Bahrain

The first round of official pre-season testing kicks off in Bahrain this week

Kerry Violet F1 News Editor

F1 editor and journalist covering motorsport since 2024.

Friday 13 February 2026 10:13

All 11 F1 teams have returned to the track this week for the first official round of pre-season testing ahead of the 2026 F1 championship.

Every 2026 constructor aside from Williams had already taken their new machinery out for a spin thanks to last month's shakedown in Barcelona, which took place behind closed doors.

Thanks to the new regulations, the teams and drivers on the 2026 grid get triple the amount of testing time they were allocated last year in order to provide an appropriate opportunity to seek out all the teething problems often expected when such a major overhaul of the rules comes into play.

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There will be two stints of pre-season testing in Bahrain, the first taking place between Wednesday, February 11 and Friday, February 13, before the final testing days commence on Wednesday, February 18, and end on Friday, February 20.

The 2026 F1 championship will then kick off with the season-opening Australian Grand Prix between March 6 and March 8.

F1 Testing 2026: Bahrain weather

Day Three - Friday, February 13

Following two days of dry running at the Sakhir International Circuit, Friday is set for yet more glorious conditions.

There are highs of 29 degrees Celsius forecast for the afternoon session, while a zero per cent chance of rain under the clear sunny skies is expected.

Humidity levels will reach up to 58 per cent, while there is a brisk south-eastern breeze hitting the circuit for most of the day, with wind speeds reaching up to 14mph.

Sky Sports F1 will be on hand to guide viewers through the final hour of testing between Wednesday and Friday. For the full broadcast schedule click here.

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