Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

Mercedes still the favourite, Ferrari the second force for now<br>Prior to winter testing, George Russell was already the bookmakers’ top favourite for the 2026 Formula 1 world title, and that picture has not changed after three weeks of running.<br>Yes, Ferrari ultimately topped the timesheets, but that says little. Traditionally, the Scuderia tends to show a bit more than some of its rivals ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/early-pecking-order-and-verstappens-concerns-7-key-takeaways-from-f1-testing/10799489/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>