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Red Bull stuns Martin Brundle as Lewis Hamilton fastest as Barcelona test ends – RacingNews365 Review

Martin Brundle has been left far from surprised by what he has seen so far from Red Bull Powertrains' debut in F1 given what he saw when on a tour of its facilities by former team boss Christian Horner. Heading into the upcoming season, there was a question mark over Red Bull and its new Powertrains department, bearing in mind it has constructed its own power unit for the first time in its 20-year history. READ MORE: Martin Brundle left stunned after Red Bull tour: 'My God, this is unbelievable!' 2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 5 results And that's a wrap! The fifth and final day of private testing at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya has concluded, and for almost all of those present, it has been a very productive week. There were 12 drivers on track across the day, and it was Ferrari's Charles Leclerc who went quickest in the morning, before Lewis Hamilton took over in the SF-26. READ MORE: 2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 5 results Donald Trump signs order for major street race in Washington D.C US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of bringing an IndyCar race to the streets of Washington, D.C. On Friday, in the Oval Office in the presence of Transport Secretary Sean Duffy and IndyCar owner Roger Penske, Trump signed an executive order confirming plans for the 'Freedom 250' to take place on the streets of the US capital. READ MORE: Donald Trump signs order for major street race in Washington D.C Max Verstappen reveals illness in challenging Red Bull test Max Verstappen has revealed that he has been unwell throughout this week’s five-day test in Barcelona, making it a challenging period for Red Bull. The four-time world champion’s time in the RB22 was spread out across the test, with his first outing coming during the Tuesday morning session. READ MORE: Max Verstappen reveals illness in challenging Red Bull test Exclusive: Usain Bolt in shock talks to become Formula E team investor Eight-time Olympic gold medallist and one of the greatest athletes of all time, Usain Bolt exclusively revealed to RacingNews365 that he is pushing to become an investor in a Formula E team. Ahead of this weekend’s Miami E-Prix at the Miami International Autodrome, Bolt attended an event organised by title partner ABB on Thursday evening, which was also attended by RacingNews365. READ MORE: Exclusive: Usain Bolt in shock talks to become Formula E team investor Cadillac land major Sergio Perez sponsor Cadillac has reaped the reward from its signing of Sergio Perez by landing one of the Mexican driver's long-term partners. Perez has been heavily supported throughout his F1 career by a plethora of major Mexican brands, leading to América Movil opting to partner with F1's newest team. READ MORE: Cadillac land major Sergio Perez sponsor

racingnews365.com·Jan 29

McLaren suffer day-ending problem as Aston Martin finally hit the track – RacingNews365 Review

Oscar Piastri was allowed to put McLaren's 2026 F1 challenger through its paces on Thursday after champion Lando Norris had the honour of driving the MCL40 for the first time a day earlier. After a reasonably productive morning with 48 laps at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya, the Australian failed to make it out on track in the afternoon. READ MORE: McLaren confirm problem for Oscar Piastri Radical Aston Martin breaks cover as revolutionary design unveiled The anticipation surrounding Aston Martin's AMR26 reached its crescendo in Barcelona this afternoon as Lance Stroll finally brought the eagerly-awaited machine to life on circuit, with Fernando Alonso scheduled to take over driving duties tomorrow. The extended wait has proven thoroughly worthwhile. READ MORE: Radical Aston Martin breaks cover as revolutionary design unveiled Red Bull receives spare parts in major Max Verstappen boost Red Bull has received the spare parts it needs to repair the RB22 for Max Verstappen to drive on Friday, RacingNews365 can confirm. The Milton Keynes-based outfit’s participation on the final day of the Barcelona test had been in doubt following Isack Hadjar’s heavy crash at the final corner on Tuesday afternoon. READ MORE: Red Bull receives spare parts in major Max Verstappen boost Mercedes avoid 'major issues' as George Russell hails shakedown test George Russell has hailed the progress made by Mercedes across the Barcelona shakedown test, confirming that no "major issues" were experienced. Thursday marked the end of Mercedes’ running at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, having also run on Monday and Wednesday. READ MORE: Mercedes avoid 'major issues' as George Russell hails shakedown test Lewis Hamilton details first Ferrari dry running after 'miserable' F1 testing start Lewis Hamilton has detailed his first dry running in Ferrari's 2026 F1 car, following a "miserable" start in the wet on Tuesday. Hamilton's first track action at the five-day Barcelona test came on Tuesday afternoon in wet conditions, before finally getting to drive the SF-26 in the dry on Thursday morning. READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton details first Ferrari dry running after 'miserable' F1 testing start 2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 4 results George Russell underlined Mercedes' superiority in pre-season testing in Barcelona by posting the quickest time of the week so far. Team-mate Kimi Antonelli set the benchmark in the morning session, with a lap of 1:17.081s proving to be the best of the 90 he clocked as Mercedes also again racked up the laps. READ MORE: 2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 4 results

racingnews365.com·Jan 27

Isack Hadjar crashes as Max Verstappen triggers early Day 2 red flag

Isack Hadjar has suffered his first crash as a Red Bull Formula 1 driver during the final hour of running on the second day of Barcelona testing. Red Bull is the only team to have run on both days of testing so far at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with Max Verstappen having driven the RB22 on Tuesday morning. READ MORE: Isack Hadjar suffers first Red Bull F1 crash Max Verstappen causes early red flag at Barcelona testing Max Verstappen caused the first red flag of the second test day from Barcelona as the Dutchman made his first appearance behind the wheel of the RB22. His new team-mate Isack Hadjar drove the car on Monday as the shakedown test officially got underway ahead of the new season. READ MORE: Max Verstappen causes early red flag at Barcelona testing 2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 2 results Max Verstappen set the second-quickest lap on a quiet second day of testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. After a busy opening day, only Red Bull and Ferrari took to the circuit on Tuesday; however, only the first couple of hours were completed in dry conditions. READ MORE: 2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 2 results McLaren explain Barcelona F1 pre-season test delay McLaren has confirmed it will finally run over the final three days of this week's pre-season test in Barcelona. Team principal Andrea Stella declared last week that the team would conduct a filming day, when 200 kilometres are allowed, on the opening day of the private, five-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya. READ MORE: McLaren explain Barcelona F1 pre-season test delay Sergio Perez spies 'positive' from early Cadillac F1 issues Sergio Perez has admitted Cadillac faced various issues as it made its first test appearance in Barcelona on Monday. However, the 36-year-old is content with the challenges appearing early on so they can be ironed out ahead of the season-opening round in Australia. READ MORE: Sergio Perez spies 'positive' from early Cadillac F1 issues George Russell delivers 'pretty impressive' verdict as new Mercedes era begins George Russell has stated he found the opening day of on-track action in Barcelona “pretty impressive” as a new era of F1 got underway. Barcelona is hosting the first pre-season test of the year, with teams allowed to choose three days this week to run their cars. READ MORE: George Russell delivers 'pretty impressive' verdict as new Mercedes era begins

racingnews365.com·Jan 26

Isack Hadjar sets early Barcelona pace as Aston Martin confirm testing delay

Isack Hadjar unofficially topped the afternoon session on the opening day of the official shakedown test in Barcelona, according to local reports. With live timing cut following the morning session and security high, reports of track action have been minimal. READ MORE: 2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 1 unofficial afternoon results Aston Martin reveal Barcelona F1 test plan after delay fears Aston Martin has confirmed that it will not complete three days of running at this week’s official shakedown test in Barcelona. RacingNews365 discovered last week that the Silverstone-based team was facing potential delays with its AMR26, which will not be seen on track until the latter stages of the test. READ MORE: Aston Martin reveal Barcelona F1 test plan after delay fears Mercedes rivals handed stark warning after Kimi Antonelli issues high praise Kimi Antonelli has handed Mercedes' rivals an early warning after praising the initial performance of the Silver Arrows' power unit. The 19-year-old was the first driver to exit the pit lane at the start of the opening day of the official shakedown test in Barcelona, before handing the W17 over to George Russell. READ MORE: Mercedes rivals handed stark warning after Kimi Antonelli issues high praise Esteban Ocon left in awe of 'unbelievable' Haas: 'People have climbed mountains' Esteban Ocon was left in awe of the "unbelievable effort" Haas has made to get into a decent position for the Barcelona test, sharing that the team has "climbed mountains." Haas opted to run on the opening day of the five-day test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with Ocon getting his chance behind the wheel of the VF-26. READ MORE: Esteban Ocon left in awe of 'unbelievable' Haas: 'People have climbed mountains' Red Bull surprise with aggressive design for Max Verstappen Ahead of its on-track debut on Monday in Barcelona, Red Bull shared the first real images of its 2026 F1 challenger, the RB22. The car was driven on the track by Isack Hadjar, with Max Verstappen due to jump behind the wheel later in the week. READ MORE: Red Bull surprise with aggressive design for Max Verstappen Investigation launched in to FIA Foundation charity An investigation has been launched into the FIA Foundation, the charitable arm responsible for funding road safety research and motorsport safety initiatives. The Charity Commission has opened the inquiry as it responds to concerns over governance and potential conflicts of interest between the Foundation and its parent organisation, the FIA, which governs F1 and many global motorsport categories. READ MORE: Investigation launched in to FIA Foundation charity

racingnews365.com·Jan 25

Aston Martin facing F1 testing delay as Porsche wins delayed Daytona 24 Hours - RacingNews365 Review

Aston Martin set to face key F1 delay ahead of Barcelona pre-season test Aston Martin is understood to be facing a key delay in its preparations for the private behind-closed-doors test in Barcelona. READ MORE: Aston Martin set to face key F1 delay ahead of Barcelona pre-season test 2026 Daytona 24 Hours - results Check out the full race results from the 64th running of the Rolex 24, otherwise known as the Daytona 24 Hours at the legendary Daytona International Speedway in Florida, United States. READ MORE: 2026 Daytona 24 Hours - results Porsche survives late scare from former F1 driver to win historic Daytona 24 Hours The #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport car has won a third straight Daytona 24 Hours, surviving a late scare from a former F1 driver. READ MORE: Porsche survives late scare from former F1 driver to win historic Daytona 24 Hours Daytona 24 Hours resumes after six-and-a-half hour delay Running resumed at Daytona after a near six-and-a-half hour delay. READ MORE: Daytona 24 Hours resumes after six-and-a-half hour delay Daniel Ricciardo recalls Max Verstappen conversation before major F1 change Daniel Ricciardo gave Max Verstappen permission to take his race number of #3 for the 2026 season. READ MORE: Daniel Ricciardo recalls Max Verstappen conversation before major F1 change