AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear

Audi’s shocking red flag disrupts Bahrain F1 test: chaos strikes as Hulkenberg’s car stalls

Publisher by Publisher
February 11, 2026
in Motorsports
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Audi’s shocking red flag disrupts Bahrain F1 test: chaos strikes as Hulkenberg’s car stalls

Audi's Bahrain F1 Test Shocker: Red Flag Unleashed!

In a dramatic twist on the opening day of the Bahrain 2026 Formula 1 testing, Audi's Nico Hulkenberg caused chaos when his car came to a screeching halt just 90 minutes into the afternoon session. With his sights set on a personal best lap, Hulkenberg’s momentum was abruptly shattered as warning lights flashed ominously from the mirrors of his R26, signaling trouble. The car ground to a halt a mere 100 meters from the pitlane entrance, forcing officials to wave the red flag and halt the session entirely.

Pierre Gasly, driving for Alpine, was the lone competitor still out on the circuit when the red flag was displayed, adding a layer of tension to the already charged atmosphere. Prior to the incident, Hulkenberg had managed to clock a respectable time of 1m38.506s, placing him eighth fastest—three seconds adrift of the leading times—and just ahead of his teammate Gabriel Bortoleto, who had taken to the track earlier that day.

As the dust settles, the standout performance of the day remains with Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who continues to dominate the testing landscape. Having logged a staggering 90 laps, Verstappen set the fastest time of the day with an impressive 1m35.433s—an astonishing benchmark that leaves his competitors scrambling. His consistency was on full display as he recorded two laps within four tenths of his best, showcasing the formidable pace of the Red Bull machine.

Meanwhile, the afternoon session saw a flurry of activity as seven additional drivers took to the track following the red flag. Gasly, who joined the fray nearly an hour and 20 minutes into the session, managed to complete 10 uninterrupted laps before the chaos unfolded. Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli, however, found themselves in a precarious position, with Norris completing a mere 11 laps and Antonelli clocking only one lap in his Mercedes before the session was halted.

With tensions running high and the stakes escalating, all eyes are now on Audi and their performance in the wake of this setback. Will they rebound from this setback, or will the shadows of mechanical failures linger over their testing campaign? As the countdown to the start of the 2026 season continues, the pressure is mounting, and the roar of the engines is just the beginning of a thrilling saga yet to unfold.

Tags: 1958-formula-1-season2019-red-bull-crandon-world-cup2025-26-fis-alpine-ski-world-cup2025-f1-saudi-grand-prixmax-verstappen-enNico HülkenbergPierre Gasly
Share212Tweet133Send

Related Posts

Haas F1 star reveals shocking truth: driving 2026 car leaves him feeling ‘sad
Motorsports

Haas F1 star reveals shocking truth: driving 2026 car leaves him feeling ‘sad

F1'S NEW ERA BEGINS: HAAS DRIVER REVEALS DISAPPOINTMENT AFTER FIRST TEST WITH 2026 CAR In a shocking revelation that has...

by Carl Smith
February 11, 2026
Mercedes faces shocking reality: Red Bull claims one-second advantage on straights in Bahrain testing
Motorsports

Mercedes faces shocking reality: Red Bull claims one-second advantage on straights in Bahrain testing

Title: Mercedes Sounding Alarm: Red Bull Aerodynamic Edge Leaves Them in the Dust! In a shocking revelation that has sent...

by Simon Monroy
February 11, 2026
Lewis Hamilton sounds alarm on Ferrari’s testing struggles: is the team ready for battle?
Motorsports

Lewis Hamilton sounds alarm on Ferrari’s testing struggles: is the team ready for battle?

Lewis Hamilton Breaks Silence on Ferrari's Performance: Is It Time to Panic? In a thrilling start to the Formula 1...

by James Taylor
February 11, 2026
Toto Wolff declares Red Bull the ultimate F1 benchmark after astonishing Bahrain test performance
Motorsports

Toto Wolff declares Red Bull the ultimate F1 benchmark after astonishing Bahrain test performance

Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 14, 2025 Mercedes team...

by Carl Harrison
February 11, 2026

Recent News

Haas F1 star reveals shocking truth: driving 2026 car leaves him feeling ‘sad

Haas F1 star reveals shocking truth: driving 2026 car leaves him feeling ‘sad

February 11, 2026
Audi’s shocking red flag disrupts Bahrain F1 test: chaos strikes as Hulkenberg’s car stalls

Audi’s shocking red flag disrupts Bahrain F1 test: chaos strikes as Hulkenberg’s car stalls

February 11, 2026
Mercedes faces shocking reality: Red Bull claims one-second advantage on straights in Bahrain testing

Mercedes faces shocking reality: Red Bull claims one-second advantage on straights in Bahrain testing

February 11, 2026
Lewis Hamilton sounds alarm on Ferrari’s testing struggles: is the team ready for battle?

Lewis Hamilton sounds alarm on Ferrari’s testing struggles: is the team ready for battle?

February 11, 2026

Newsletter

  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TECHNICAL INFORMATION
  • EDITORIAL STATUS
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.

MSports Play Icon
MSports Play
The New streaming service
Download
×
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.