P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alpine’s 2026 F1 car made its track debut at Silverstone on Wednesday, while Racing Bulls continued with a longer day of running at Imola after its brief outing on Tuesday
Alpine’s 2026 Formula 1 car had its track debut at Silverstone on Wednesday, with Pierre Gasly behind the wheel, during a ‘filming day’ session. The team kept the new A526 under wraps until its official launch event on Friday afternoon, despite fan footage surfacing on social media.
On the other hand, Racing Bulls extended their track time at Imola on Wednesday following a brief outing in wet conditions the previous day. The team faced challenging weather conditions, including freezing temperatures, but managed to complete a longer day of running, with Arvid Lindblad taking over from Liam Lawson for a significant part of the session.
Overall, both Alpine and Racing Bulls utilized their ‘filming day’ allocations effectively, preparing for the upcoming season amidst varying conditions.
