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Whilst the 2025 Formula 1 season has ended, teams will now embark on crucial post-season testing in Abu Dhabi.
The 2025 Formula 1 season has concluded, leading teams to participate in crucial post-season testing in Abu Dhabi.
F1 is transitioning to a new hybrid era, bidding farewell to current regulations. The end-of-season testing at Yas Marina Circuit will be crucial in understanding the behavior of the sport’s radically different cars for the 2026 season.
During Tuesday’s test, all 10 teams will field two cars: a 2025 chassis for Young Drivers’ test and a ‘mule car’ adapted to simulate key 2026 machinery characteristics.
Mule cars are modified chassis used for test running, providing teams with crucial data before the new regulations.
Teams will run adapted 2025-spec chassis with Monza-spec wings for lower drag and narrower tires reflecting Pirelli’s 2026 dimensions.
Drivers will face a 300 km/h speed limit to mimic active aerodynamics in 2026, aiming to balance front-rear loads and provide accurate tire data.
F1 testing in Abu Dhabi aims to simulate 2026 conditions, with various drivers including rookies and 2026 race drivers taking part in the crucial post-season test.
