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formula-12 months ago•13 min saved

Williams bets on late-development push, skipping Barcelona test to chase 2026 gains

Williams chief James Vowles explained that the team delayed key design decisions to squeeze performance for 2026, which led to missing Barcelona’s private test. The gamble aims to keep upgrades current while avoiding an outdated car, but it means drivers lose some early-track feedback and correlation data. Williams is mitigating with Mercedes power-unit data, VVT mileage, and driver-in-the-loop simulators, and expects Bahrain testing to bridge the gap as they pursue the pecking order ahead of the season.

via Motorsport.com|

#2026-regulations #barcelona-test #formula-1

sport2 months ago•4 min saved

Russell lauds Red Bull's new Powertrain after Barcelona test

Mercedes driver George Russell praised Red Bull’s new Powertrain after the Barcelona pre-season test, calling it very impressive and reliable and suggesting a potential fight this season, though he cautioned it’s still early to judge the car’s championship potential.

via crash.net|

#barcelona-test #formula-1 #george-russell

formula-12 months ago•13 min saved

Mercedes upbeat after Barcelona shakedown reveals surprising reliability in new F1 era

Mercedes technical director James Allison said the private Barcelona shakedown for the 2026 F1 cars showed an unexpectedly high level of reliability across the field, with fewer red flags and cars that were more mature than last year, enabling teams to focus on racing and learn from rivals' designs.

via Motorsport.com|

#barcelona-test #formula-1 #james-allison

sports2 months ago•11 min saved

Mercedes Sets Early Pace in Barcelona Shakedown for 2026 F1 Era

Barcelona's closed‑door shakedown for F1's 2026 rules showed Mercedes as the early favorite after a trouble‑free, high‑mileage three days; McLaren and Ferrari posted promising progress while Red Bull's new engine program ran fairly smoothly aside from Isack Hadjar's crash, and Aston Martin and Williams faced notable hurdles as teams head to Bahrain and the next tests, with drivers praising the new energy-management and aero concepts.

via The New York Times|

#barcelona-test #f1-2026 #formula-one

sports2 months ago•6 min saved

Barcelona Test Signals Early Winners in F1's 2026 Rule Shakeup

Ten F1 teams ran their 2026 cars in Barcelona to gather data on new power units and aero; Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren posted competitive times and drivers were broadly positive about the cars, though there’s still a learning curve. Williams skipped the test, and others like Audi, Cadillac, Haas, and Red Bull worked through teething issues and setup during the three days, using the session mainly for data collection ahead of the season.

via Road & Track|

#2026-regulations #barcelona-test #ferrari

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

Aston Martin unveils radical AMR26 with game-changing aero package

RacingNews365 reports Aston Martin’s AMR26 has a radically new aero concept, featuring a wide, seagull-like nose, ultra-short sidepods, upward-facing air inlets, a forward engine air intake, a tall shark fin and other innovations, with Adrian Newey-driven design awaiting Bahrain tests to gauge performance potential.

via racingnews365.com|

#aero-design #amr26 #aston-martin

formula-12 months ago•9 min saved

Williams sits out Barcelona pre-season as 2026 F1 car delays progress

Williams F1 will skip the Barcelona pre-season shakedown due to delays in the FW48, opting for a Virtual Test Track programme and other testing to prepare for Bahrain and the season-opening race in Melbourne. Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz won’t drive in Barcelona, with the next pre-season test scheduled in Bahrain on 11-13 February.

via Motorsport.com|

#barcelona-test #formula-1 #fw48