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 testing: Who posted fastest times, most laps in Barcelona?
Formula 1 2026 is underway — under a cloud of secrecy with the initial preseason test in Barcelona taking place behind closed doors. Here are the fastest laps so far.
Jack Doohan joins Haas as F1 reserve driver
Former Alpine driver Jack Doohan has joined Haas as its official reserve driver for the upcoming season.
Hamilton sees ‘winning mentality’ in Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton said he sees a “winning mentality” in Ferrari this year after the team completed its first week of preseason testing ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Horner has unfinished business in F1, wants to win
Christian Horner admitted he misses Formula 1 and has unfinished business in the sport as he spoke publicly for the first time since he was ousted by Red Bull.
F1’s Gasly invests in Steiner-led MotoGP team
Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has been named among the group of investors behind the Guenther Steiner-led acquisition of the Tech3 Moto GP team.
What we know (and don’t) about F1 in 2026 after Barcelona shakedown test
After five days of shakedown testing at Barcelona, ESPN’s F1 analysts reveal what they learned about the state of the field ahead of 2026 rule changes.
Cindric returns to Team Penske as race strategist
Tim Cindric has been rehired by the team as Scott McLaughlin’s strategist for the upcoming IndyCar season.
Russell is ready to fight for 2026 F1 world title
Early Formula 1 preseason favourite George Russell said he’s ready to fight for a world championship and is relishing the chance to go head-to-head with old rival Max Verstappen.
Wolff to rivals on F1 row: Get your s— together
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has told rival teams to focus on themselves amid an ongoing row over the interpretation of this year’s engine regulations.
