Formula 1

Fred Vesti has been confirmed as Mercedes’ Third Driver for the 2026 season, with the Dane admitting that he is “extremely excited” to make the step up after working with the team for the past few years.

Toto Wolff has described himself as “really happy” over Mercedes’ smooth start to 2026 and F1’s all-new era of regulations at the Barcelona Shakedown, but admits the squad “simply don’t know” where they stand at this point.

Williams enjoyed one of the strongest seasons in their recent F1 history last year, rising to fifth in the Teams’ Championship – their highest placing since 2017 – and returning to the podium with new signing Carlos Sainz. Can they take the next step as F...

Lewis Hamilton says he can feel Ferrari’s “winning mentality” more than ever after the Barcelona Shakedown, confident the team will leave “no stone unturned” as they push to develop the car into a contender.

Fernando Alonso reflects on his track time in Aston Martin’s 2026 car at the Barcelona Shakedown, highlighting Adrian Newey’s valuable input to the team.

As the Barcelona Shakedown draws to a close, F1.com has the lowdown on how Day 5 unfolded.

Watch all the best action from the final day of 2026 shakedown in Barcelona.

As part of Santander’s Driving Tomorrow series, Williams Team Principal James Vowles gives his take on F1 as it is today and where the sport might be heading…

As the dust settles on the Barcelona Shakedown, F1.com's Lawrence Barretto has the lowdown on what happened at the event.

The drivers and teams report back following the Barcelona Shakedown at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

How will Isack Hadjar stack up against Max Verstappen in comparison to the Red Bull driver’s previous team mates?

With the off-season coming to an end and the 2026 season looming, here’s a recap of everything the drivers have been up to with their time away from racing.

Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director at Mercedes, comments on the team's progression over F1's Barcelona Shakedown.

We round up the best social media posted by F1 and the teams at the track from the fourth day of the Barcelona Shakedown.

A proud Graeme Lowdon reflects on the remarkable collective effort behind Cadillac’s new 2026 car, praising the dedication and hours that brought the car together in time for the Barcelona Shakedown.

A positive Lance Stroll reflect on his first laps in the AMR26 around Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, highlighting the team effort to build the new car.