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Everything you need to know about Barcelona 2026 F1 pre-season testing

The winter break is over. Formula 1 kicks off the 2026 season this Monday, with the first day of testing. Here, GPblog lists all what you need to know. Why is there a test at the end of January, is it not too early in the year?

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F1 Testing 2026: Barcelona schedule and times as Lewis Hamilton hits the track today

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

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F1 Testing live: Barcelona shakedown 2026 updates, latest, highlights, video, schedule as teams test all-new cars and engines

Follow live updates as Formula 1's all-new 2026 cars hit the track together for the first time at a five-day event in Barcelona.

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Aston Martin to lose one F1 test day, intends to run in Barcelona on Thursday

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Aston Martin to join Barcelona F1 2026 test late - here's why

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F1 testing, Barcelona: Cars hit track for first time in 2026 as preseason begins

The test is taking place behind closed doors with no media or fans in attendance to allow teams time to debug their cars ahead of the first fully open test in Bahrain on Feb 11-13.

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F1's 2026 Season Kicks Off with Quiet Testing in Barcelona

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F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps, schedule, how to follow, more

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Explained: How Formula 1’s first 2026 test will work — and why you can’t watch it

The F1 teams are testing their 2026 cars at the Barcelona track this week. But why is the action not open to the public?

PlanetF1 on MSN

Security takes action as F1 2026 testing 'spy shots' emerge from Barcelona

The Barcelona test is being held behind-closed-doors, but that hasn't stopped some fans flocking to the circuit.

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Williams 'pushing the limits' despite winter testing setbacks

Alex Albon has stated that despite missing the first batch of winter testing in Barcelona, the British team is 'pushing the limits' in their preparations for the 2026 season. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will play host to the first batch of pre-season testing for teams and drivers,

The New York Times

How a power cut delayed day one of F1 2025 preseason testing, with Norris quickest in Bahrain

Lando Norris finished quickest on day one of Formula One’s sole, three-day preseason test in Bahrain. The Brit clocked a 1:30.430 in the new McLaren MCL39, although other teams recorded more laps completed — just as valuable a currency in preseason ...