This Test – Catalan (30/01/2026)
Analysis and a round-up of first pre-season test, looking at where the teams are following testing at Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya.
BARCELONA TEST – Lewis Hamilton reportedly fastest by a tenth and a half\]
Lewis Hamilton was reported to be fastest on the final day of the first pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya, the Ferrari driver reportedly set a 16.348. Ferrari have sounded positivity through out the press reports on Friday with Fred Vassure describing it as ‘a very good first step.’ Ferrari goes into
BARCELONA TEST – George Russell fastest on Day Four, as Mercedes look to be the team to beat
Day four of the Barcelona test saw Aston Martin finally manage to briefly get on track, and McLaren running cut short. Oscar Piastri took over running from world champion Lando Norris, managing forty-eight laps less than a race distance and a hundred less than Wednesday because of a fuel systems problem. After delivering highly productive
BARCELONA TEST – Kimi Antonelli reportedly fastest by three-quarters of a second on Day Three
Kimi Antonelli was reportedly the fastest on the third day of the first test at the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya, the Italian set a 17.362, which is the fastest time of testing so far. Antonelli was three-quarters of second faster than his Mercedes teammate George Russell, as the new Mercedes proved reliable once again.
BARCELONA TEST – Red Bull and Ferrari take to the track on the second day of shake down
The second day of the Barcelona Test was a all Red Bull and Ferrari affair with wet conditions at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. While McLaren is the only team yet to start their programme. This test is being ran behind closed doors, meaning reporting of this test has been heavily restricted as it’s a private
BARCELONA TEST – George Russell or Isack Hadjar reportedly fastest on the opening day of private testing
George Russell was reportedly fastest on the first day of the first pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya, the Mercedes driver set a 18.696, which put him just under two tenths faster than Isack Hadjar. Mercedes goes into 2026 predicted as favourites given the radical overhaul of the regulations. Other reports have
This Week – 25/01/2026
Dive into the latest buzz in the world of F1 with our comprehensive analysis and round-up of this week’s top stories. Discover the strategic moves by top teams, and what it all means for the season. Stay ahead of the curve with insights on and off the track.
PRIXVIEW – Barcelona Test
The first of three pre-season tests brings in the start of the regular pattern we see during the season, with a five-day test ‘behind closed doors,’ in Barcelona. The 2.905-mile circuit is one which drivers know well; up until 2020, this had been the regular testing venue and a staple of the junior formulas since
This Week – 18/01/2026
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES – New Year, New Formula – A look ahead to 2026
Get ready for the most radical shake-up in F1 history! The 2026 season launches with a complete overhaul of both aerodynamic and power unit regulations, promising to close the gap between established giants and ambitious newcomers. This is more than just a reset—it’s a revolution that could turn the championship on its head.