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Cadillac F1 Team principal Graeme Lowdon expressed encouragement following the 2026 Barcelona shakedown as the new team prepares for its debut.

Lowdon: Cadillac “heading to Bahrain with a really positive feeling” after 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Valeria Penachi2 days ago2 days ago05 mins mins

Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon expressed encouragement following the 2026 Barcelona shakedown as the new F1 team completed their maiden test. Lowdon reflected on the four days of running with their first ever F1 car. He highlighted the combined experience of Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas as crucial to the team’s progress. Cadillac worked…

Fred Vasseur on Ferrari's 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown Day 5

Vasseur sets the “focus on Bahrain” after a positive start for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Marika Petracca3 days ago3 days ago03 mins mins

With the beginning of the 2026 F1 season just around the corner, Ferrari, led by Fred Vasseur, went out on track for the very first time for the F1 shakedown in Barcelona. Three days of running for each team, in a Circuit de Catalunya that was able to offer wet conditions at the beginning and…

McLaren F1 driver, Lando Norris at the Barcelona shakedown

Lando Norris “reasonably happy” with what McLaren gathered from 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Rohit Bhaskar3 days ago3 days ago04 mins mins

Lando Norris 2026 Barcelona F1 shakedown running began later than most his rivals, with McLaren arriving late to the five-day event by design. The reigning champions waited until the final three days to put the MCL40 on track, prioritising full assembly and system validation over early visibility. By Friday evening, the Woking team had completed…

Fernando Alonso is "super motivated" running the Newey-led AMR26 for the first day at the F1 Barcelona shakedown.

Alonso and Aston Martin “super motivated” after starting at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Esha Bajwa3 days ago3 days ago03 mins mins

Fernando Alonso was“super motivated” after testing the AMR26 for the first time at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown. Aston Martin tested their new AMR26 on Thursday and Friday after announcing their delay to the Barcelona shakedown. Aston Martin was one of two teams with complications for the shakedown. The Silverstone-based team was the only one…

Lewis Hamilton enjoyed his first week back at the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown, says Ferrari has work to do ahead of the season opener.

Hamilton recalls an “enjoyable week” for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Rebecca Malitz3 days ago3 days ago06 mins mins

In an interview for F1 after the last day of the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown, Lewis Hamilton looks back at an “enjoyable week” after a winter of hard work for himself and Ferrari. “It’s been a really enjoyable week, honestly. I think a huge amount of work over the winter on my side, personal side, but…

Verstappen detailed how his 2026 Barcelona shakedown week went on, including the early running and ensuring Red Bull are ready for the year.

Verstappen encouraged by “positive” start for Red Bull at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Shania Wallage4 days ago4 days ago02 mins mins

Max Verstappen believes Red Bull have made a positive start to their 2026 F1 preparations at the Barcelona shakedown, with the Dutch driver pleased by the amount of running completed during the opening phase of testing despite challenging weather conditions. Max Verstappen reflects on 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown Speaking after early on-track running, Verstappen acknowledged…

Nielsen: Alpine with “a lot to learn” following 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown as Mercedes era begins

Rachel Stephens4 days ago4 days ago03 mins mins

The final day of the 2026 shakedown in Barcelona saw a flurry of activity, and Alpine F1 completed an impressive 160 laps thanks to Pierre Gasly, the highest tally of any of the drivers. Alpine’s Managing Director, Steve Nielsen, noted the “productive mileage” the team has managed to secure before heading into pre-season testing in…

Charles Leclerc at the F1 Barcelona Shakedown for Scuderia Ferrari

Leclerc reveals “interesting” run in dry conditions at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Doris Ivandic4 days ago4 days ago03 mins mins

Charles Leclerc experienced his first day in normal conditions in the SF-26 at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown. On the fourth day of testing, but Ferrari’s second day, the Ferrari driver recorded the third-fastest time with a lap of 1:18.223. The Monegasque completed 89 laps around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in the dry conditions. Speaking…

Day 5 of testing and the final one of the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown is in the books, view the full results here.

2026 Barcelona F1 Testing | Day 5 results (unofficial)

James O'Connor4 days ago4 days ago02 mins mins

Day 5 of testing and the final one of the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown is in the books, view the full results below. Alpine, Aston Martin, Audi, Cadillac, Ferrari, Haas, McLaren and Red Bull Racing all participated on the final day of action. Mercedes and Racing Bulls had already run their maximum of three days….

Mike Krack on Aston Martin's 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown Day 1

Krack on Aston Martin’s huge effort to make 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown

Antonina Jaromin4 days ago4 days ago05 mins mins

After missing the opening three days of the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown, Aston Martin’s AMR26 finally appeared on track with Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack calling it an ’emotional’ milestone. Mike Krack on first steps for Aston Martin at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown Lance Stroll took on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Thursday afternoon, completing…