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Three tests, 11 days of running, and Ferrari fastest by almost a second. But what did we really learn from the F1 2026 pre-season?
Ferrari emerged as the fastest team in Formula 1 2026 pre-season testing, showing promise with competitive lap times.
Charles Leclerc led the pace for Ferrari, but Mercedes is believed to have hidden pace heading into the Australian Grand Prix.
The grid is expected to see a two-class system at the start of the season, with leading teams close together and a significant gap back to the midfield.
Aston Martin faced a troubled pre-season, struggling with power and reliability issues that may persist into the early races.
Despite concerns of identikit cars, innovations and upgrades during testing indicate that innovation is still alive in Formula 1.
