Lindblad in ‘sponge’ mode: ‘I’ve got a lot to learn’

 Arvid Lindblad stepped into his Racing Bulls cockpit in Barcelona this week carrying the weight of expectation, curiosity...

Mercedes programme ahead of schedule thanks to ‘faultless’ W17

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has offered a positive review of the team’s progress in Barcelona, suggesting...

Haas ‘moving forward’ despite VF-26 double reliability blow

Haas was hoping to build on Wednesday on the momentum it showed on the opening day of running...

Ricciardo more than happy to ‘pass on’ iconic #3 to Verstappen

In the world of Formula 1, race numbers are often as personal as a fingerprint, but for Daniel...

‘It still looks crazy’: Norris reacts to running No.1 on his McLaren

Lando Norris eased out of the pit lane in Barcelona on Wednesday knowing this was no ordinary test...

Barcelona test – Day 3: Mercedes and Antonelli on top

It was another box-ticking exercise for Mercedes on Wednesday in Barcelona, with the Brackley squad once again blending...

Williams offers update on preparations – denies FW48 weight issue

Williams team boss James Vowles has delivered a robust defence of the squad’s 2026 pre-season situation, insisting that...

Leclerc ‘very excited’ – eager to bring Ferrari back on top

Charles Leclerc left the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with a spring in his step on Tuesday, describing his first...

Hamilton hails ‘pretty solid’ first day on track despite wet conditions

Lewis Hamilton was upbeat rather than frustrated after a rain-drenched first day of running with Ferrari in Barcelona,...

Red Bull hits pause in Barcelona after Hadjar crash

Red Bull’s Barcelona test plans were thrown into disarray on Wednesday morning, the Milton Keynes squad opting to...

Williams FW48 reportedly clears crash test, but trouble still brewing

Williams Racing has reportedly finally passed a crucial milestone in the birth of its 2026 contender – the...

Barcelona F1 test – Day 2: Verstappen fastest as Hadjar crashes

The second day of Formula 1’s Barcelona Shakedown week was a tale of two halves for Red Bull,...