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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 35 MIN

Testing Round 2 Reactions: Ferrari’s Breakthrough or Preseason Hype?

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Preseason testing in Bahrain is officially in the books and the grid is starting to take shape ahead of lights out in Melbourne.Across three days, teams pushed reliability, pace, and innovation to the limit. Ferrari and Mercedes turned heads with strong long runs, aggressive setups, and intriguing aero developments, while others, including Aston Martin, left Bahrain with real question marks.In this episode, Sam and Ryan break down the biggest storylines from Round Two of testing:Is Ferrari back?Where does Mercedes truly stand?Which midfield teams impressed and who should be worried?With Australia up next, the countdown to race day is on. Grab a drink and settle in for a full paddock deep dive as the 2026 Formula One season gets closer to go time.

Preseason testing in Bahrain is officially in the books and the grid is starting to take shape ahead of lights out in Melbourne.Across three days, teams pushed reliability, pace, and innovation to the limit. Ferrari and Mercedes turned heads with strong long runs, aggressive setups, and intriguing aero developments, while others, including Aston Martin, left Bahrain with real question marks.In this episode, Sam and Ryan break down the biggest storylines from Round Two of testing:Is Ferrari back?Where does Mercedes truly stand?Which midfield teams impressed and who should be worried?With Australia up next, the countdown to race day is on. Grab a drink and settle in for a full paddock deep dive as the 2026 Formula One season gets closer to go time.

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