Explained: How Formula 1’s first 2026 test will work — and why you can’t watch it

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

F1 testing, Barcelona: Cars hit track for first time in 2026 as preseason begins

Red Bull and McLaren have their 2026 Formula 1 cars as the first day of preseason testing gets underway at the Circuit de ...

F1 teams are hiding early struggles with new cars. Should they let fans watch?

The 2026 F1 preseason kicked off with a private test for teams in Barcelona this week. Was the secrecy necessary?

Williams' new car not ready for pre-season Barcelona test

Williams will not take part in Formula One's pre-season test in Barcelona next week, the team said on Friday after failing to ...
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Williams to miss Barcelona test after new car delays

RACER understands Williams has yet to pass its final crash test, with such approval mandatory before a car is allowed to run ...

F1 2026 testing live: Lando Norris tests new McLaren car in Barcelona

F1 2026 testing live: World champion Lando Norris tests new McLaren car in Barcelona - Follow live F1 action from the Circuit ...
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McLaren won’t run 2026 car on first day of Barcelona test

McLaren will be one of the teams that does not run on the opening day of the Formula 1 shakedown test in Barcelona, as it balances ambition with caution when it comes to its 2026 car.