The Formula 1 season has already entered the pre-season testing phase in Bahrain, with busy behind-the-scenes activity and technical issues that promise to spark discussion even before the championship begins. On Tuesday, February 10, the news from F1MANIA.NET highlighted everything from internal movements at Red Bull to the expected weather conditions for the track days, with a focus on what could influence the 2026 season.
One of the topics of the day was the absence of Laurent Mekies at the start of the official tests in Bahrain. According to the published information, the Red Bull Racing chief will not be present during the first days after undergoing a routine medical procedure, following the work remotely and expecting to return in the second part of the testing schedule.
The FIA’s approach on the eve of Bahrain also gained prominence. The federation is preparing to handle potential questions and technical disputes surrounding the solutions adopted by teams in their 2026 cars, with special attention to recent discussions about engines and regulatory interpretations. The article emphasizes that the entity wants to avoid the championship being decided off the track, while teams and manufacturers pressure for clarity before the start of the season.
In addition, the day brought updates involving Mercedes, which confirmed that Kimi Antonelli was not injured in a traffic accident, and the announcement that the forecast for the pre-season in Bahrain does not indicate a chance of rain. Another important point was the information that Globo will be responsible for the narration of F1TV in Brazil, a topic that directly affects how the Brazilian public will follow the category in 2026.
Even far from the Australian GP, which opens the 2026 season, the news continues to accelerate. F1MANIA.NET continues to follow everything closely, with daily coverage of tests, behind-the-scenes, technical decisions, and changes that can make a difference when the lights go out at the start of the championship.
