Ferrari tested wet-weather active aerodynamics in F1 Barcelona shakedown

Although only two teams took to the track on the second day of Formula 1’s five-day ‘shakedown’ behind closed doors at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, there was plenty of material for analysis.
During the morning, as Ferrari focused on data collection and logging mileage on its first proper day of running the SF-26, Charles Leclerc was able to complete his first laps on a soaking track …Keep reading
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Why Hadjar’s Red Bull testing crash doesn’t mean a Gasly 2019 repeat

Seven years ago, Red Bull signed sophomore Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly as Max Verstappen’s new team-mate following the Frenchman’s convincing rookie season, forgoing a more experienced option in Carlos Sainz – but Gasly crashed twice at Barcelona in pre-season testing and was demoted to Toro Rosso after a nightmare first half of the season.
Seven years later, Red Bull signed sophomore …Keep reading
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Ford: Horner deserves respect, but Mekies’ engineering background an asset in F1

The initial filming day for Racing Bulls at Imola and the collective shakedown in Barcelona mark the first steps for Red Bull-Ford Powertrains on track.
The partnership came about after Red Bull’s negotiations with Porsche – which wanted to be a partner “on equal footing” – broke down and Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook saw his opportunity. By his own admission, he simply …Keep reading
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Red Bull undecided on third Barcelona F1 test day after “very unfortunate” Hadjar crash

The Red Bull Formula 1 team is still evaluating its plans for a final day of Barcelona running after Isack Hadjar suffered a crash with the new RB22 on Tuesday.
In tricky wet conditions, Hadjar spun backwards into the wall at Barcelona’s final corner, damaging the rear of Red Bull’s 2026 challenger in the process and ending the Frenchman’s day. Given the limited information available from the …Keep reading
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What happened on day two of F1’s secret 2026 test

The second day of Formula 1’s secretive ‘shakedown week’ at the Circuit de Catalunya proved much quieter as only two teams took to the track. Ferrari, like McLaren, had signalled its intention to miss the opening day but the reigning constructors’ champion also did not appear on the second.
Each team is permitted three days of running during the five-day ‘shakedown’, and these do …Keep reading
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