Isack Hadjar praised Red Bull’s new in-house engine after a surprisingly smooth debut in Barcelona, highlighting improved drivability and reliability on day one.
Rain disrupted the second day of 2026 F1 pre-season testing in Barcelona, limiting track action to just Verstappen and Leclerc. With wet weather forecast for Wednesday, teams face strategic decisions on how to best utilize their restricted three-day testing allocation.
F1's 2026 regulations debut with surprising reliability in Barcelona, with teams logging high mileage and avoiding the disasters of past rule changes.
Mercedes skipped Day 2 due to rain, while Haas analyzed data. Ferrari and Red Bull continued running as the 2026 Barcelona shakedown unfolded.
Antonelli focused on mileage and adapting to new 2026 power unit modes during his first W17 run, while Russell praised the high reliability of the new engines in Barcelona.
Aston Martin secures its driver support staff for the new season, retaining Stoffel Vandoorne as reserve driver and Jak Crawford as third driver.
Formula 1 signs a multi-year deal with Standard Chartered as its official banking partner, boosting commercial growth and supporting F1 Academy.
Valtteri Bottas dismissed early issues during Cadillac’s first 2026 test, labeling it a necessary 'debugging' phase as teams adapt to radical new regulations.
George Russell praised the "impressive" power of new engines after a smooth first day of testing in Barcelona, noting faster lap times and noticeable weight reduction across the grid.
Isack Hadjar completed over 100 laps on Red Bull's first day with their new Ford engine, praising the reliability and the car's predictable handling in Barcelona.
Red Bull Ford Powertrains successfully completed its first serious test in Barcelona, with Isack Hadjar topping the timesheets. Both teams focused on reliability, racking up significant mileage with the new DM01 power unit.
Vasseur claims Melbourne won't decide the 2026 title due to massive regulation changes and high development rates. Drivers face a "full reset" with new active aerodynamics and power units requiring greater integration.
