Lewis Hamilton topped F1’s first 2026 test in Barcelona, setting the fastest lap late on Day 5 as Ferrari ended the week encouraged.
McLaren’s day was hampered by a fuel system issue, Aston Martin finally ran but hit trouble, while Mercedes and Ferrari impressed in Barcelona testing.
Mercedes led day three of the Barcelona shakedown as Antonelli went fastest, while reigning champion Lando Norris debuted McLaren’s new MCL40.
Rain-hit Day 2 in Barcelona saw Verstappen trigger a red flag and Hadjar crash late on, as limited running left Red Bull and Ferrari gathering wet-weather data.
Isack Hadjar led Day 1 of F1 2026 testing in Barcelona for Red Bull, setting the fastest time of the shakedown.
Alpine unveil the A526 in Barcelona, starting their Mercedes era as Briatore predicts competitiveness and warns there will be no excuses in 2026.
Audi unveil the R26 livery in Berlin ahead of their first F1 season, taking over Sauber as Hulkenberg and Bortoleto lead a bold 2026 debut.
Red Bull unveil the RB22 with a throwback blue livery for 2026, as Max Verstappen leads the team into a new Ford-powered era.
Racing Bulls unveil the VCARB 03 in Detroit as rookie Arvid Lindblad calls his F1 debut “surreal” ahead of the new Ford-powered era.
Cadillac have revealed the carbon-heavy livery they’ll run for their first F1 test in Barcelona, ahead of a full race design debut at the Super Bowl on February 8 reveal.