As part of it, we polled readers for their thoughts. The result was a resounding defeat for me, as my position of being “against” F1 testing being held in private scored only 43.7 percent compared to Luke’s “for” argument getting 56.3 percent of the vote.

Ferrari made a strong start to its Formula 1 testing schedule on Tuesday.

Cadillac opted to prioritize finding solutions to specific problems rather than track time during the opening day of the Barcelona shakedown, according to team principal Graeme Lowdon.Valtteri Bottas managed 33 laps in the morning on Monday before handing over to Sergio Perez,

George Russell picked up an unusual injury during Formula One testing, with the Mercedes star going on to require medical assistance. Russell, who finished fourth in the Drivers’ Championship last season, has been touted as a potential champion ahead of the 2026 season.

Get the full Barcelona shakedown guide: private testing dates, session structure, rules changes, and how fans can catch the action ahead of the 2026 F1 season.

Liam Lawson says Racing Bulls is making “big gains” and having a “pretty strong test in terms of reliability”

The F1 teams are testing their 2026 cars at the Barcelona track this week. But why is the action not open to the public?

A Formula 1 insider has revealed the main title contenders for the 2026 season following testing in Barcelona. This week, we finally got to see the 2026 cars on track, with teams taking part in a private test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.