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Nine things we learned from the first day of F1 2026 testing
The start of F1's behind-closed-doors test at Barcelona made for one of the most unusual days of testing in recent memory. Here's everything we were able to glean
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
Aldeguer to miss Sepang Test
The 2025 Rookie of the Year will sit out the testing action in Malaysia as his recovery from a fractured femur continues
Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Brazil: title sponsorship announced as MotoGP returns to Brazil
After more than two decades, MotoGP returns to a key market – with the Official Beer of MotoGP as title sponsor
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”.
Porsche Celebrates 75 Years Of Racing With A Daytona Three-Peat
Porsche Penske Driver Felipe Nasr Wins His 3rd In A Row as Porsche and Penske celebrate 60 Years together.