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What we know about when each F1 team will run during the first test in Barcelona.
The first of three F1 pre-season tests will begin in Barcelona next week, following the biggest regulation changes in recent F1 history. This initial test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain will be held in private between January 26-30 to allow teams and drivers to familiarize themselves with their new F1 cars away from public view. Each F1 team will have three days of running out of the five-day testing window. However, Williams has announced they will miss the entire test due to delays in developing their FW48 car. McLaren, on the other hand, plans to join testing in Barcelona on the second or third day to maximize the development of their MCL40. This strategic decision aims to ensure optimal performance gains through extended development time.
