Formula 1: Hamilton calls out the FIA on fairness among teams for the 2026 season.

Lewis Hamilton calls on the FIA to ensure equality among teams at the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Bahrain. The Ferrari driver mentions rumors of a Mercedes advantage, pointing out that "everyone seems very close, except them." The new cars, equipped with 50% thermal and 50% electric hybrid engines, include a "boost" button for sudden accelerations. During testing, Lando Norris (McLaren) sets the fastest time at 1 minute 34 seconds 669 milliseconds, ahead of Max Verstappen (Red Bull) by 129 milliseconds. Verstappen logs 136 laps, the highest of the day, with a top speed of 336.4 km/h. Esteban Ocon (Haas) completes 115 laps and secures the fourth fastest time, while Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) rounds out the podium. George Russell (Mercedes) finishes sixth.