F1 teams test their all-new 2026 cars in private amid concerns they could break down

Formula 1 starts a new era with the public and the media excluded from its private testing session in Spain starting Monday. Mercedes was one of the first teams on track Monday, F1 said, along with Alpine and Audi,

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?

Williams confirm exciting F1 driver appointment as new structure explained

Williams confirmed on Monday that Victor Martins will be stepping up to become test and reserve driver next season, alongside exciting duties with Alpine in WEC
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Audi F1 Announce New Driver Moments Into First Pre-Season Test in Barcelona

Audi have announced a new driver moments into their first pre-season test in Barcelona. This week, teams are ramping up their preparations ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season with a private test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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Williams signs new F1 test driver as dual Alpine WEC role confirmed

Williams is graduating one of its juniors, and has handed him an F1 role soon after he was confirmed to take a WEC drive with Alpine.
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Colton Herta to race in Formula Two in 2026 alongside test driver campaign with Cadillac

Cadillac announced Tuesday that Colton Herta will race for Hitech in Formula Two from 2026, adding to his racing plate for next year as he’ll also serve as the Formula One team’s official test driver. Herta, 25, is IndyCar’s youngest ever race winner ...