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 champion Norris hungry for 2nd title
Lando Norris insists he is still as hungry as ever to win the Formula 1 title as defending champion, even if by his own admission, he does not have the same single-minded ambition as greats like Michael Schumacher and Max Verstappen.
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.
F1 testing: When and how to watch live, full Bahrain preseason schedule, times, latest news
After a behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona, Formula 1’s 2026 season build-up moves into full view as teams head to Bahrain,
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.
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.
Norris: Russell ‘giddy’ about being F1 favourite
Reigning world champion Lando Norris has said his old friend George Russell is “giddy” with excitement at being title favourite for Formula 1’s 2026 season.
Formula 1 in 2026: Race calendar, preseason testing dates, full schedule as new rules begin
All the key dates for a much-anticipated 2026 Formula 1 season in a new era of regulations and 11 teams.
