F1 teams are hiding early struggles with new cars. Should they let fans watch?

The 2026 F1 preseason kicked off with a private test for teams in Barcelona this week. Was the secrecy necessary?

Hamilton gives verdict on 'intense' first Ferrari F1 test in Barcelona

Lewis Hamilton gives verdict on ‘intense’ first Ferrari F1 test in Barcelona - The seven-time world champion drove in wet ...
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Lewis Hamilton recaps Ferrari’s “very challenging” 121-lap day at Barcelona F1 test

The rain made Ferrari’s first testing day tricky, but it was largely trouble-free for the Scuderia ...

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?

F1's secretive 'Barcelona Shakedown' test kicks off with new cars and no fans

Ten new cars, five days, no fans. And plenty of security. Formula 1 started a new era with the public and the media excluded ...
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"Very unfortunate" Isack Hadjar crash leaves Red Bull undecided on third F1 test day

Hadjar crashed his Red Bull RB22 on a treacherous wet second day of Formula 1's Barcelona shakedown ...