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F1 fans on social media have been left angered, after live streams from content creators on the pre-season testing event in Barcelona were cut.
F1 fans on social media expressed anger when live streams from content creators covering the pre-season testing event in Barcelona were abruptly cut. The 2026 F1 cars are currently being tested for the first time this week at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya over a five-day private shakedown. Teams have 11 days allotted for testing this year to address potential issues arising from new regulations in the sport. Some teams, like Williams, McLaren, Ferrari, and Aston Martin, are delaying their testing until later in the week. Despite F1 not broadcasting the pre-season testing event, data feeds were provided for timing sheets and flags, allowing limited access. The decision to cut these feeds midstream sparked fury among fans on social media, who were already frustrated about not having live access to the on-track action. TV details for the Bahrain testing in February show limited coverage for the first three days and full TV coverage for the final three days, disappointing fans who were expecting more extensive viewing opportunities.
