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Audi reveal 2026 shakedown images as Mercedes pay tribute to Hans Herrmann – RacingNews365 Review
Audi unveiled the first official images of its 2026 F1 car during a shakedown in Barcelona, marking the start of its testing ahead of the upcoming season. The German manufacturer was the first team to showcase its new car, gearing up for the pre-season tests in January.
Mercedes paid tribute to motorsport legend Hans Herrmann following his passing at the age of 97, acknowledging his lasting legacy in the racing world.
Audi’s F1 drivers, Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, shared their initial impressions after the R26 hit the track for the first time in Barcelona.
Lando Norris reflected on his final laps at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, revealing his thoughts as he clinched his first F1 drivers’ championship by a narrow margin.
Guenther Steiner refuted the popular theory that Red Bull’s late-season success was solely attributed to new team principal Laurent Mekies, emphasizing the teamwork and dynamics within the team.
