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F1 testing begins - but why all the secrecy?

2026-01-26 06:33:23

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson looks ahead to the first F1 test of 2026, which is happening in private in Barcelona.

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F1: Red Bull goes soft on Barcelona

2026-01-26 09:13:00

Red Bull avoids the hardest compound and goes all out for softs as Barcelona test gets underway.

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F1: Red Bull reveals the RB22

2026-01-26 09:24:00

As the Barcelona test gets underway, Red Bull issues first images of its 2026 contender.

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McLaren & Red Bull unveil 2026 cars as testing starts

2026-01-26 09:49:16

McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing starts in Spain.

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F1: Slater becomes first recruit to Audi development programme

2026-01-26 10:34:00

Karting and junior formula sensation, Freddie Slater, is the first official member of the Audi Driver Development Programme.

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F1: McLaren releases images of MCL40

2026-01-26 11:50:00

As testing gets underway behind closed doors in Barcelona, McLaren has released the first images of its 2026 contender, albeit in a special 'stealth' livery.

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Charity watchdog opens inquiry into FIA Foundation

2026-01-26 13:04:24

The Charity Commission launches an official inquiry into the FIA Foundation road safety charity.

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F1: Charity regulator investigates FIA Foundation

2026-01-26 13:59:00

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened an inquiry into the FIA Foundation.

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F1: Shakedown Times: Day 1 (Monday)

2026-01-26 18:06:00

Today's unofficial times from Barcelona.

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F1: Barcelona Day 1 Recap: Haas

2026-01-26 18:54:00

Haas enjoyed a productive start to pre-season's shakedown week, with Esteban Ocon at the wheel of the VF-26.

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F1: Barcelona Day 1 Recap: Alpine

2026-01-26 19:27:00

Franco Colapinto completes 60 laps in the A526 for Alpine.

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F1: Barcelona Day 1 Recap: Mercedes

2026-01-26 19:41:00

Kimi Antonelli was behind-the-wheel of the W17 in the morning, with George Russell getting laps in the afternoon.

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