As pre-season testing reaches its conclusion, which teams look best - and worst - placed ahead of the Australian Grand Prix?

Formula 1’s final preseason test ahead of the 2026 season is underway. All 11 teams are taking to the Bahrain International Circuit in their new cars, bidding to complete as much running as possible before the checkered flag on Friday.

It’s just two weeks until F1 gets underway in Australia, and teams are currently in Bahrain, midway through their third and final preseason test. The 2026 season promises to be wildly different from those of the past few years, with all-new cars, engines, hybrid systems, and sustainable fuels entering the mix and shaking up the established order.

Charles Leclerc ensured Ferrari ended preseason testing in style with a scintillating set of late laps in Bahrain that will increase hype around the Italian team's 2026 chances.

Explained: In addition to the engine row, a new issue over race starts will be a key topic at an F1 Commission meeting on Wednesday, as well as ‘lift and coast’ procedures and the new ‘overtake’ mode

Formula 1s engine dispute will be resolved before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after talks were held in Bahrain during testing; watch the second day of the final week of testing on Thursday from 6.

F1 testing 2026 live: Charles Leclerc fastest on final day in Bahrain - Follow live F1 coverage from the Bahrain International Circuit at the final test before the 2026 season takes place

Charles Leclerc and Ferrari ended F1 Testing on a high. Aston Martin and Honda has work to do.

F1 returns this week with pre-season testing. Here’s what to expect