Sergio Perez issues &#8216;smooth&#8217; opening F1 test day verdict for Cadillac

Cadillac completed running over both morning and daytime in the first pre-season test in Barcelona

Sergio Perez has indicated a positive opening day's running for Cadillac in F1's first pre-season test, saying things have been running "a little bit too smoothly at the moment".

Gabriel Bortoleto put in some early miles for Audi in Barcelona. Image: Audi

Gabriel Bortoleto outlines steps Audi is taking to be race-ready for F1 opener

January 27, 2026

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Gabriel Bortoleto has outlined the small steps that Audi is taking in F1 pre-season testing to ensure its car is race-ready for the season-opener in Australia.

Isack Hadjar [pictured] has deferred to Max Verstappen for Day 2 of the F1 pre-season test. Image: Red Bull Content Pool

Multiple teams sit out Day 2 of F1 test, Max Verstappen brings out red flag

January 27, 2026

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Max Verstappen brought out the red flags on the second morning of running in F1's pre-season test in Barcelona, as four teams opted to halt running due to rain.

Flavio Briatotr has outlined the reasons behind his F1 return

Flavio Briatore’s non-negotiable Alpine condition prior to F1 return

January 27, 2026

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A Mercedes-Benz power unit was the "only plan" that made Flavio Briatore to return to F1 with Alpine in 2024.

Williams is missing the entirety of the Barcelona schedule

The F1 test absence that could spell hurt for Williams in 2026

January 27, 2026

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The Barcelona private shakedown is a milestone for all the F1 teams that Williams will miss owing to having failed the FIA crash tests.

Aston Martin will not run its cars until later in the week

Aston Martin confirms delayed F1 pre-season test programme

January 26, 2026

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Aston Martin has confirmed that it will run a shortened programme for the first F1 pre-season test, and will miss Tuesday and Wednesday's running.

F1 testing has begun, but a data blackout is leading to unofficial information

F1 2026 Barcelona pre-season testing – Day 1 [unofficial]

January 26, 2026

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Isack Hadjar unofficially remained at the top of the timesheets after Day 1 of the first official F1 pre-season test at the Circuit de-Barcelona Catalunya.