Tsunoda and Albon under investigation after strange Bahrain incident, Ferrari reveals key Bahrain GP upgrade, and other big updates

Tsunoda and Albon under investigation after strange Bahrain incident

Lando Norris led a hot first practice session in Bahrain, with track temperatures over 46°C, as Yuki Tsunoda and Alexander Albon came under investigation by the stewards. Albon is under review for a moment with teammate Luke Browning at turn 13, while Tsunoda is under examination for a move in the pit lane and toward the wrong garage before his engineer corrected him. Despite these issues, Albon finished fourth behind Norris, Pierre Gasly, and Lewis Hamilton, with six different teams in the top six. Several rookie drivers took part, with Luke Browning recording the best time among them, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli ended last after a technical issue forced him to return to the pits early.

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Ferrari reveals key Bahrain GP upgrade

Ferrari introduced a major upgrade for the Bahrain Grand Prix with changes to the floor design, front floor shape, tunnel fences, and floor edges. A small adjustment was also made to the rear wing pillar. Deputy team principal Jerome d'Ambrosio said the update aims to add performance and downforce, but not to drastically change the car's behavior. McLaren, Red Bull, and Haas also made minor updates, mainly related to airflow and temperature management.

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Key decisions from F1's critical engine talks

Formula 1 plans to adjust the 2026 engine rules due to concerns over competition gaps and engine costs. Teams and manufacturers discussed ways to lower expenses and help teams improve. Ideas for V10 or V8 engines have been delayed until at least 2029, while the current hybrid concept is expected to continue through 2031. The FIA acknowledged that the cost of the new power units is too high and emphasized the need for simpler, more affordable solutions.

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McLaren at risk of getting involved in Red Bull technical row

Max Verstappen spoke cautiously in Bahrain when asked about McLaren’s rear wing at the Japanese GP, after he was penalised in Singapore last year for his reaction to a similar topic. A video on social media shows movement in McLaren’s wing, while Red Bull’s wing in the same clip remains stable, with renewed attention on the matter. Verstappen stated that it is the FIA’s responsibility to judge what is allowed, and his father’s repost of the video has added to the discussion. The FIA recently updated rear wing rules and is expected to examine the issue in Bahrain, though no further directive will come before the Spanish GP.

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Hamilton’s claim on Leclerc deficit in Ferrari’s 2025 struggle

A 76-point deficit to McLaren, embarrassing mistakes, and Lewis Hamilton now suggesting his car is slower than teammate Charles Leclerc’s — this is not how Ferrari’s much-hyped 2025 season was supposed to begin. So far, the team has had a rough start, and it’s been creating quite a buzz.