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Why is F1 testing being held behind closed doors?

Formula 1 has quietly begun its 2026 season preparations with the first pre-season shakedown at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – an event taking place entirely behind closed doors.

Jan 27, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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Hakkinen and Coulthard to showcase rare McLarens in Adelaide

Jan 26, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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Has Audi just signed Great Britain’s next F1 champion?

Jan 26, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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Aston Martin dealt early blow to F1 season

Jan 26, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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Bottas upbeat amid ‘debugging’ of new Cadillac

Jan 26, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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What we learned from Day 1 of private F1 shakedown

Jan 26, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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Veteran journalist calls for New Zealand F1 race

Jan 26, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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McLaren reveals special livery for Barcelona test

Jan 26, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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Red Bull unveils RB22 ahead of Barcelona shakedown

Jan 26, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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Key obstacle cleared for Verstappen Nurburgring bid

Jan 25, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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Christian Horner in Alpine buy-in talks

Jan 25, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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Williams to miss private Barcelona test

Jan 23, 2026

by Ben Waterworth

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Audi launches F1 driver development program

Jan 23, 2026

by Ben Waterworth