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Jon Noble and Edd Straw spent Monday outside Formula 1’s private first 2026 test, here’s how it went…
Jon Noble and Edd Straw observed Formula 1’s private first 2026 test from outside the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The location provided a unique view of the final sector and surrounding areas, including the Montseny Massif mountain range and a hiking trail.
Known as “The Hill,” this spot is popular among F1 fans and media for its vantage points of key track sections. Unfortunately, due to strict security measures, even this outside location became off-limits during testing.
Security enforced a ban on anyone with a view of the track, leading to a cat-and-mouse chase with journalists, photographers, and fans seeking glimpses of the testing action.
While some tried to argue for access based on public land rights, the message was clear: no viewing of the track allowed from any location outside the circuit.
The security measures extended to spotting and dispersing individuals in various vantage spots, ensuring no unauthorized access or observations of the 2026 F1 cars’ performance.
Despite these restrictions, the allure of witnessing F1 testing from unconventional locations persisted, creating a dynamic situation of evasion and enforcement between security and those seeking a glimpse of the action.
