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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Why F1 Barcelona test couldn't have gone better for Mercedes, according to Andrew Shovlin

Mercedes is the favourite for both constructors' and drivers' title glory in F1 2026, especially as it backed up said promise ...

Isack Hadjar Crashes His Red Bull Car to End F1 Test Day 2 Early

Red Bull's second day of Formula 1 testing ended early with Isack Hadjar backing the RB22 into the barriers.

F1 testing: Five takeaways from first week of all-new 2026 cars on track featuring Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull, Aston Martin

Long-time 2026 favourites Mercedes quickly catch the eye before Ferrari finish with a flourish; impressive reliable debut for ...
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How important is the fastest lap in F1 testing? History tells us more

Going fastest in testing may be a good morale boost, but history shows it is not always a guarantee of title success.

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 ...

Formula 1: Every 2026 Team Ranked From Worst to Best After Testing by Experts

Two Formula One experts, Sky Sports' Ted Kravitz and Craig Slater, have reviewed what they witnessed from Lewis Hamilton and ...

Formula 1: Liam Lawson completes first week of testing new Racing Bulls car, beaten by new teammate Arvid Lindblad

Liam Lawson has completed his final day of Formula One’s first testing for the new season, logging another 64 laps in Racing Bulls’ new car, the VCARB03. With drivers limited to three of the five ...