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Relive action from day 1 of F1 2026 pre-season testing

F1 Testing LIVE: Relive the action from Day 1 of F1 2026 pre-season testing

The F1 2026 season creeps ever more closer with teams out in Barcelona for the first joint shakedown of the campaign. While the official pre-season testing does not begin until next month, teams have arranged a private run around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya given the complexity of the new regulations presented to them.

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F1 live | Barcelona pre-season test - day 4

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F1 testing, Barcelona: Cars hit track for first time in 2026 as preseason begins

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Here's what happened on day two of F1’s secretive closed-door 2026 shakedown

The second day of Formula 1’s secretive ‘shakedown week’ at the Circuit de Catalunya proved much quieter as only two teams took to the track.

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New F1 cars 'look really cool' - Russell

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F1 testing: Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen hit wet Barcelona track, McLaren still absent

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George Russell names two F1 teams that impressed him as Max Verstappen gets glowing review

“We are pleased with our day, but I’ve also been impressed by several other teams, too,” he said.

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Two rivals catch George Russell’s eye during first F1 2026 test

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FIRST LOOK: McLaren’s 2026 F1 car finally makes track debut

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F1 Champion Lando Norris Reveals ‘Surreal Moment’ as McLaren Hit Track for First Time

Lando Norris hit the track for the first time as a Formula 1 world champion as McLaren made its testing debut on Wednesday.

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Lando Norris and McLaren begin F1 testing in Barcelona

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Lando Norris: "Surreal" to see number 1 on my car as McLaren kicks off F1 2026 testing

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Haas F1 Test Schedule Undecided After "Serious" Issue Cuts Short Running

Oliver Bearman had his running cut short on Wednesday as Haas' Formula 1 test outing

Explained: How Formula 1’s first 2026 test will work — and why you can’t watch it

The F1 teams are testing their 2026 cars at the Barcelona track this week. But why is the action not open to the public?

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'Incredibly painful' to miss first test - Williams

Williams missing the first testing sessions before the 2026 F1 season is "incredibly painful", says team principal James Vowles.

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Hamilton gives verdict on 'intense' first Ferrari F1 test in Barcelona

Lewis Hamilton gives verdict on ‘intense’ first Ferrari F1 test in Barcelona - The seven-time world champion drove in wet conditions on Tuesday in the SF-26 car

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F1 teams are hiding early struggles with new cars. Should they let fans watch?

The 2026 F1 preseason kicked off with a private test for teams in Barcelona this week. Was the secrecy necessary?

Williams to miss first 2026 F1 test with car not ready for five-day shakedown in Barcelona

Formula 1 teams are holding a first 2026 testing event in Barcelona from January 26-30 that will see the all-new cars hit the track for the first time; watch F1 2026: Barcelona Shakedown with Ted Krav

Williams to miss first F1 2026 test after delays with new car

Williams will not participate in the opening test of the 2026 F1 season in Spain next week after hitting delays with its new car.

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F1's secretive 'Barcelona Shakedown' test kicks off with new cars and no fans

Ten new cars, five days, no fans. And plenty of security. Formula 1 started a new era with the public and the media excluded from the teams' reliability-focused private testing session in Spain on Monday.

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F1 news today: The weird detail in Lewis Hamilton Ferrari contract as car issues cut Barcelona testing short

Lewis Hamilton 's F1 boss Fred Vasseur has spoken out about a 'complete reset' for his Ferrari driver duo ahead of the upcoming 2026 championship. With less than two months to go until the first grand prix of the year,