The Williams F1 team have conducted a shakedown at Silverstone with the FW48 ahead of the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain. The Sakhir International Circuit will host two tests later in February. It was a difficult January for the Williams F1 squad. They missed the Barcelona shakedown that took place late last month. The…
The conclusion of the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown marked a huge milestone for Audi. They officially commenced their journey as a full works team and power unit manufacturer. The three days of running served as a stark reminder for the four rings of the technical steepness associated with the 2026 regulation reset. For Mattia Binotto,…
With the 2026 Barcelona Shakedown being done, many teams have impressed not only F1 observers but also drivers themselves—Mercedes’ George Russell was particularly intrigued by Aston Martin’s performance and design features, applauding Adrian Newey and his team. Barcelona Shakedown promised action Last week ten out of eleven teams were able to test their new cars,…
F1 pre-season testing in Barcelona concluded last week. Williams Racing was the only team to miss the shakedown week due to FW48 development delays. Despite not participating on track, team principal James Vowles believes Williams will not start the 2026 season on the back foot. James Vowles on FW48 development delays and their impact on…
