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RacingNews365 takes a look at some of the key things we learned in Barcelona about how the 2026 season could shape up.
The first pre-season ‘shakedown’ test for the 2026 F1 season concluded in Barcelona, where Mercedes and Ferrari showcased promising performances, setting the stage for an exciting competition. Mercedes, with drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, demonstrated dominance with reliable and fast performance, signaling their strong start to the new season. Ferrari, led by Lewis Hamilton, displayed competitive pace, raising hopes for a successful season ahead. Red Bull, with its first-ever in-house power unit, showed reliability and speed during testing, providing optimism for a strong showing in the upcoming races. Aston Martin, under the direction of Adrian Newey, unveiled the extreme design of their car, the AMR26, hinting at a potential game-changer in the field. As teams analyze data and fine-tune their strategies, anticipation builds for the upcoming race in Bahrain in February.
