Formula 1
What happened on day one of F1's private 2026 test
New Red Bull F1 driver Isack Hadjar was fastest on the opening day of Formula 1's private, five-day test at Barcelona
Zeropods + blown diffuser? Gary Anderson's verdict on 2026 Red Bull
Does the new Red Bull have the 2026 equivalent of a 'zeropod' and a blown diffuser? Here's Gary Anderson's take on the details we can see
Alpine clarify rumours over Horner interest
Alpine have confirmed former Red Bull boss Christian Horner is part of a group of investors who have shown an interest in investing in the Formula 1 squad.
Why is the Barcelona Shakedown being held in private?
With the Barcelona Shakedown underway, F1.com explains why the event is being held in private, how much running the teams are permitted and more...
Why do F1 teams use special liveries at testing?
Formula 1 teams frequently run their cars with special liveries during pre-season testing – but why does this happen? F1.com has the answers...
Bottas explains the type of team he’s found at Cadillac
Valtteri Bottas has given an insight into the type of team he has found during his early experiences of working with the new Cadillac outfit, having gained some mileage in their 2026 car at the Barcelona Shakedown.
Aston Martin to run Thursday and Friday in Barcelona
Aston Martin have confirmed that they will join the Barcelona Shakedown later in the week, with the squad intending to run on Thursday and Friday.
What happened on Day 1 of the Barcelona Shakedown?
Following the opening day of the Barcelona Shakedown, F1.com has the lowdown on which teams ran and what the drivers said after their early laps in the 2026 cars.
The best social media from Day 1 in Barcelona
With the first day of the Barcelona Shakedown complete, we round up the best social media posted by F1 and the teams at the track.
Audi taking ‘a lot of learnings’ from Day 1 in Barcelona
Gabriel Bortoleto feels that Audi have “a lot of learnings” to take from the opening day of the Barcelona Shakedown, with the squad experiencing a shorter stint on track after spotting an issue on their car.
F1 Barcelona shakedown 2026: Day 1 Highlights
Watch all the best action from the first day of 2026 shakedown from Barcelona.
Russell ‘impressed’ by rivals on Day 1 in Barcelona
George Russell admitted that he had been left “pretty impressed” by several teams on the opening day of the Barcelona Shakedown, with the Mercedes driver hailing Monday as an “exciting day”.
Alpine launch new F1 car... on a cruise ship
Alpine have hailed a "new chapter" after launching its 2026 car, aimed at lifting the team up from the bottom from the standings.
Williams to miss testing 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.
Ferrari deny breakdown as Hamilton drives new car
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have completed the first laps in Ferrari's new 2026 Formula 1 car at the team's test track, Fiorano.
Ferrari reveal new gloss car for Hamilton, Leclerc
Ferrari have revealed the car they hope will propel them to the front of the Formula 1 2026 grid for the new regulations and end their championship drought.