Bahrain GP FP1 Preview: Russell’s reset, Gasly’s midfield crown, and early clues from Audi

Formula 1 is back under the Bahrain sun for Practice 1, where set-up direction matters as much as lap time. With George Russell hunting a clean rebound and Pierre Gasly rolling on relentless points form, FP1 could reveal who’s truly comfortable with 2026’s tricky cars.