F1 engine manufacturers set for two meetings to quash loophole controversy Formula 1 manufacturers are set for two key meetings with the FIA in the coming week, which could be decisive in bringing to a head the ongoing row over compression ratios.The Race can reveal that separate gatherings are to take place on two days, where it is hoped that progress can be made in resolving the differences of opinion that exist between teams.On Monday, the FIA will hold its second mee... Read more: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1-engine-manufacturers-set-for-two-meetings-loophole-controversy/

11 things we learned from F1's first 2026 test Formula 1’s first test of 2026 has ended and despite it being closed off we learned an awful lot about a brand new era of cars and engines.Testing's sleeper hitFerrari was the sleeper hit of this test – starting off quietly, and very productive, if not earning rave reviews like a certain other team, before jumping to the top of the times right at the end of the week. Even before Lewis Hamilton’s l... Read more: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/11-things-we-learned-from-f1-first-2026-test/

Best times and total mileage for every F1 team and driver at Barcelona Mercedes’ prolific running means it has concluded its Formula 1 testing at Barcelona already having completed considerably more mileage than any other team.An incredibly productive three days at Barcelona for both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli ended Mercedes’ week at 500 laps exactly – more than 2300 kilometres of the Spanish Grand Prix venue.Teams could run on three of five days from Monday t... Read more: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/best-times-and-total-mileage-for-every-f1-team-and-driver-at-barcelona/

Crucial first hint 2026 F1 cars might suit Hamilton more Lewis Hamilton already feels in a better place with Formula 1’s 2026 cars, which he says are more fun and enjoyable to drive.The seven-time world champion faced some big challenges with the previous ground effect generation of machinery, which required a different driving style and a way of approaching braking and corner entries that did not play to his strengths.But after an encouraging first pre... Read more: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/crucial-first-hint-2026-f1-cars-might-suit-hamilton-more/

Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Barcelona test Formula 1’s first pre-season test was never going to make or break any team’s 2026 season, but some will clearly be happier than others with the five-day event, of which teams could do three days of running. Here’s our picks for the biggest winners and losers from F1 2026’s first collective running… Winner: MercedesUntil this week, the 'Mercedes is 2026 favourite' narrative was slightly more about... Read more: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/winners-losers-from-f1-2026-barcelona-test/

Hamilton ends F1's Barcelona test on top Lewis Hamilton finished Formula 1’s first pre-season test at Barcelona with the quickest time of the week for Ferrari on Friday, as he put together a strong lap late on.At the end of a five-day session where all the indications had previously pointed to Mercedes being well ahead, Hamilton produced a 1m16.348 seconds lap as track conditions ramped up on the final evening to end the week on top.That... Read more: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/lewis-hamilton-ends-f1-barcelona-test-on-top/

Why new Aston Martin F1 car debuted with blue warning light Eagle-eyed observers of the first laps of the new Aston Martin Formula 1 car at Barcelona noticed something very unusual at the rear: its central rear warning light was flashing blue rather than red.F1 technical regulations stipulate that the 2026 cars must be fitted with rear warning lights: one in the middle, that sits at the back of the rear crash structure, and two that are embedded in the rea... Read more: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/aston-martin-amr26-f1-car-blue-warning-light-track-debut/

Gary Anderson's in-depth analysis of 2026 Aston Martin F1 car Aston Martin finally hit the track at Barcelona late on Thursday afternoon. It was an inauspicious start, as Lance Stroll only managed four-and-a-bit slow laps before grinding to a halt. We don't know what the problem is, but that's what pre-season testing is all about: finding and fixing your problems so you're ready to go to Melbourne and get a result.But when the Aston Martin AMR26 rolled out o... Read more: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/gary-anderson-verdict-aston-martin-2026-f1-car-adrian-newey/

Who's running on which day of Barcelona F1 test Formula 1's five-day private test at Barcelona is a very particular scenario in many ways - including in how teams are going about their mileage.With each team allowed a maximum of three days of running across the Monday-to-Friday event, there's naturally a mix of strategies in play - informed by car build logistics, weather and other considerations.Here's your guide to who's running when.Day-by-d... Read more: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/whos-running-on-which-day-of-barcelona-f1-test/

Leclerc fastest for Ferrari on busiest morning of first 2026 test Charles Leclerc produced Ferrari's best laptime of the week on the final morning of Formula 1's first pre-season test, with an effort that puts him close to the overall benchmark set by Mercedes.During a busy morning of track action, as eight cars ran at the same time, Leclerc completed decent mileage, with his best effort being a 1m16.653s.This is just two tenths of a second slower than Mercedes ... Read more: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/charles-leclerc-ferrari-fastest-f1-2026-barcelona-test-final-morning/