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Formula 1 teams will be back on track with their new-generation cars on Wednesday in Bahrain for their second stint of pre-season testing.
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Unlike the first F1 test — where only the final hour of each day was broadcast — the second session, running February 18-20, will be shown live in full on F1 TV in the United States. For fans in the Eastern time zone, sessions run from 2 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET. Early alarms, yes. But worth it. Here’s why.
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Formula One's pre-season testing period recommenced on Wednesday, with the second official run beginning in Bahrain. All 11 teams will be in action as they prepare for the start of the 2026 season, where Lando Norris will seek to defend his maiden F1 title.
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