Mercedes unveiled the first on‑track photos of its 2026 W17 during opening testing in Barcelona. Rookie Kimi Antonelli completed 55 laps, setting a 1:20.700 best time that left the car second quickest overall, signalling a strong start to the new season.
Max Verstappen missed Monday's Barcelona pre‑season test, leaving rookie Isack Hadjar to complete the session and top the timesheets in the new RB22. Uncertain weather and a compressed schedule mean Verstappen’s first laps in the 2026 car are still pending.
Charles Leclerc expressed cautious optimism following the Ferrari SF-26 shakedown at Fiorano, noting no major issues despite tricky weather conditions.
Red Bull Racing officially launched the RB22 at Barcelona pre-season testing, with Isack Hadjar taking the wheel for the morning session. The Frenchman topped the timesheets on a damp track, marking the start of the team's 2026 campaign.
The FIA is working to resolve a potential loophole in 2026 engine regulations regarding compression ratios before the season opener in Australia.
McLaren unveiled the 2026 MCL40 in a dark camouflage livery at Barcelona, opting to skip Day 1 of testing to maximize development. The car features pushrod suspension and revised sidepods as the team guards its technical secrets.
Audi has signed highly-rated British driver Freddie Slater to its junior program. The 17-year-old, widely considered the top talent in junior motorsport, joins under new program head Allan McNish.
Audi has officially launched its driver development pathway by signing 17-year-old British racer Freddie Slater. The karting and junior formula standout will compete in F3 with Trident under the guidance of program director Allan McNish.
Red Bull reveals the actual RB22 for 2026, featuring revised sidepods, a Ferrari-style floor edge, and the debut of their in-house Ford power unit.
McLaren reveals the MCL40 in a stealth black and silver livery, showcasing a radical design with a drooped nose and push-rod suspension tailored for the new 2026 regulations.
Lewis Hamilton expresses optimism for the 2026 season after a difficult 2025, while Ferrari prepares to appoint Cedric Michel-Grosjean as his new race engineer.
McLaren skipped the first day of Barcelona testing but revealed a sleek black livery for the MCL40. The reigning champions aim to maximize development time ahead of the new 2026 regulations.
