The wait is almost over as one of the most important phases of the 2026 Formula 1 season begins, with all 11 teams set to take to the track for pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.
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Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing 2026: How to watch LIVE on beIN SPORTS!
Coverage of the 2026 Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing starts on February 11 at the Bahrain International Circuit! Watch every session LIVE on beIN SPORTS!
Spread across two weeks, the Bahrain test will offer an insight into how the all-new 2026 cars are shaping up under the sport’s revamped regulations. Teams will use the sessions to rack up vital mileage, assess performance and reliability, and fine-tune their set-ups ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from March 6-8.
Live coverage of Week 1 will feature the final hour of the PM session, airing from 11.00pm to 12.00am (GMT+8) on February 11-13. For Week 2, both AM and PM sessions will be broadcast live from February 18-20, starting at 2.50pm (GMT+8) and 7.55pm (GMT+8) respectively.
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2026 Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing Schedule
Wednesday, February 11
11:00pm (GMT+8): Pre-Season Testing 1 - Final Hour of PM Session
Thursday, February 12
11:00pm (GMT+8): Pre-Season Testing 1 - Final Hour of PM Session
Friday, February 13
11:00pm (GMT+8): Pre-Season Testing 1 - Final Hour of PM Session
Wednesday, February 18
2:50pm: Pre-Season Testing 2 - AM Session
7:55pm: Pre-Season Testing 2 - PM Session
Thursday, February 19
2:50pm: Pre-Season Testing 2 - AM Session
7:55pm: Pre-Season Testing 2 - PM Session
Thursday, February 20
2:50pm: Pre-Season Testing 2 - AM Session
7:55pm: Pre-Season Testing 2 - PM Session
