Why is F1 testing in January and why is nobody there? First Barcelona test explained

A Formula 1 test in January, in the middle of winter, behind closed doors and with no media or fans in sight? ESPN fills you in on all you need to know ahead of Barcelona testing.

F1 Barcelona testing 2026: Bernie Collins answers key questions on pre-season shakedown as cars hit track for first time

F1s all-new 2026 cars will run together for the first time at a five-day event in Barcelona; Sky Sports F1s Bernie Collins ...
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Why the first 2026 F1 test is really being held in secret – and what to expect

Widespread claims that Formula 1 is paranoid about a potential PR disaster are wide of the mark – but, as usual, the ...
Motorsport Week

Pirelli release F1 team tyre choices for closed Barcelona test

Ahead of the private shakedown test in Barcelona next week to test their new cars, Pirelli has confirmed the tyre ...
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Limited live TV coverage for first F1 2026 Bahrain test

F1 testing TV coverage will continue to be limited for the first Bahrain ...