Merc, Red Bull fast as secret F1 test begins
Formula 1 has completed day one of its highly secretive first day of preseason testing — a day so secret that even each team’s quickest lap times have been hard to come by.
F1 2026 car launches: All pictures of new cars and dates for next reveals
One of Formula 1’s biggest ever rules refreshes is upon us, making ‘launch season’ more intriguing than ever as we get a chance to see the all-new cars before they hit the track.
Herta’s adaptation to F2 may define IndyCar’s global reputation
Colton Herta left IndyCar for F2 in hopes of moving up to F1. Whether he succeeds could determine how the world views the American open-wheel series.
Aston Martin confirm F1 testing delay in Barcelona
Aston Martin’s readiness for the new Formula 1 season has come under scrutiny after the team confirmed it will not be hitting the racetrack until the latter part of the sport’s first preseason test.
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.
2026 F1 livery Power Rankings: Does Red Bull’s new look take P1?
Launch season is upon us, which means as F1 teams reveal their 2026 paint schemes, ESPN votes on this year’s livery Power Rankings.
Alpine: Christian Horner interested in investing in team
Alpine has revealed former Red Bull boss Christian Horner is among a group interested in investing in the Formula 1 team.
Ferrari deny breakdown as Hamilton drives new car
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have completed the first laps in Ferrari’s new 2026 Formula 1 car at the team’s test track, Fiorano.
Williams to miss testing after delays with new car
Williams will not participate in the opening test of the 2026 F1 season in Spain next week after hitting delays with its new car.
F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps, schedule, how to follow, more
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.
