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F1 News Today: McLaren to miss testing as second TV blackout announced
F1 TV’s schedule confirms fans will miss live coverage of the second pre-season test in Bahrain due to the 2026 regulations reset.
The testing period includes sessions in Barcelona and two tests in Bahrain before the season begins.
Fans are realizing they won’t get the full live picture of testing as it happens.
McLaren will skip the first day of F1 testing in Barcelona, raising concerns about defending their titles in 2026.
The F1 movie receives four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, after its release last year.
Mercedes promotes Doriane Pin for the 2026 F1 season following her F1 Academy title win in 2025.
The FIA director aims to avoid a potential court case over alleged engine regulation loopholes for the upcoming 2026 season.
