The Debrief: Test Two, Bahrain 2026

Take two in the desert. The AMR26 returns to the track for the second three-day pre-season test at Bahrain International Circuit. Read on for the thoughts and reaction of the team trackside.

Day One

The hard work continues. Less than a week after the opening pre-season test, both our drivers were back in the cockpit on the first day of the second pre-season test in Bahrain, with Fernando behind the wheel in the morning and Lance taking the afternoon stint.

Fernando completed 28 laps, working through gearbox learning runs. A power unit-related issue brought his session to an early finish.

The car returned to the track in the afternoon with Lance behind the wheel. He focused on power unit understanding and completed 26 laps.

#14 | FERNANDO ALONSO

28 LAPS

Fastest lap: 1:36.536

Tyre: Medium

#18 | LANCE STROLL

26 LAPS

Fastest lap: 1:35.974

Tyre: Medium

CHIEF TRACKSIDE OFFICER, MIKE KRACK

"A few issues kept us in the garage at times today and we are still missing all-important mileage with this car. The priority for the remaining days is to get laps under our belt.

"Despite the lack of running (54 laps), we are learning huge amounts with every lap and we are taking steps forward with how to operate the car under these new regulations.

"We know where to focus and every area of the team is fully focussed on improving our competitiveness."

Fernando will be back in the car on Thursday for both the morning and afternoon sessions, while Lance will conclude the team's Bahrain testing programme on Friday.