Active Aero headlines F1’s 2026 rules reset, with movable front and rear wings promising less drag, closer racing, and new strategic possibilities.
Push-rod and pull-rod suspension choices define F1 2026 car concepts, with most teams aligned and Alpine and Cadillac taking a different path.
Williams unveil the FW48’s bold new blue livery for 2026, aiming to build on recent progress and overcome the setback of missing early Barcelona testing.
Ferrari finish fastest, Mercedes impress on mileage, Williams absent and rivals regroup as F1’s 2026 era begins in Barcelona ahead of decisive Bahrain testing.
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.
Ferrari unveil the SF-26 for F1 2026 as Lewis Hamilton debuts the new car at Fiorano, featuring a glossy livery and hopes of a reset.