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?

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 ...

What We Learned From F1 Barcelona Testing

From mileage leaders to early setbacks, the 2026 F1 Barcelona testing revealed key signs of how teams and drivers are ...

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 ...

Cadillac Formula 1 Team Completes Its First Laps On The Track

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team hit the track for the first time on January 16, 2026 at Silverstone in England. The Cadillac Formula 1 Team joins Formula 1 in 2026.
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GALLERY: McLaren reveals 2026 Formula 1 testing livery ahead of Barcelona shakedown

McLaren has officially revealed their 2026 Formula 1 livery for the upcoming Barcelona shake-down this week. The Woking-based ...

Lando Norris: "Surreal" to see number 1 on my car as McLaren kicks off F1 2026 testing

"I saw it on the timing screen and I still find it just unbelievable," says Norris as he makes his Formula 1 2026 track debut ...

Lewis Hamilton Hails First Day Results As Ferrari Makes F1 Testing Debut

Ferrari made a strong start to its Formula 1 testing schedule on Tuesday.
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What is Formula 1 pre-season testing?

Formula 1 pre-season testing is a crucial, limited on-track session where teams evaluate their new cars for the upcoming season, gathering vital data on performance, reliability, aerodynamics, ...