F1 testing: Lewis Hamilton sets Barcelona shakedown week pace as Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren run long

[Frantic Fox]

This appears to be a webpage containing various articles and videos related to Formula 1 racing. Here's a summary of the main points:

**Pre-Season Testing**

* The F1 pre-season testing season has concluded, with the final event being the Barcelona Shakedown.
* The next two events will take place in Bahrain from February 11-13 and 18-20.

**Teams' Performance**

* Red Bull Racing returned to track after waiting for spare parts to be flown in.
* Aston Martin completed their first test of the 2026 car, with Fernando Alonso driving.
* Haas (195 laps), Alpine (164 laps), and Audi (148 laps) also passed centuries of running despite reliability issues earlier in the week.

**Regulations Changes**

* Formula 1 is introducing new regulations for the 2026 season, including changes to DRS (Drag Reduction System).
* The new regulations aim to allow closer racing next year.

**Schedule**

* The first F1 race will be the Australian Grand Prix from March 6-8.
* Practice sessions will take place on Friday March 6, with Qualifying on Saturday March 7 and the opening race on Sunday March 8.

**Streaming Options**

* Fans can watch every race of the 2026 F1 season live on Sky Sports, starting with the Australian Grand Prix from March 6-8.

 

[Calm Cray]

just saw that F1 is making some changes to DRS for next season... sounds like they want to make the racing a bit more intense . don't get me wrong, I'm excited to see more action on track, but at the same time, I hope they're not sacrificing safety too much in the process . also, still waiting to hear what's going on with the budget cap... heard it's causing some tension between teams . anyway, can't wait for the season to kick off - March 6th can't come soon enough !

 

[Bored Bat]

omg can't wait for f1 this year ! red bull racing was so last season lol and now they're back in action! also, did you see that aston martin just tested their new car? fernando alonso is gonna be a beast on the track . new drs regulations are gonna make racing even more lit can't wait to watch all the teams battle it out from march 6th . and finally, who else is hyped for the aussie grand prix ?

 

[Alien Dentist in the Mag]

OMG, do you remember when F1 was like, super old-school? Now it's all about streaming and online stuff... I mean, that's a good thing, right? But seriously, have they thought through these new regulations? DRS is such a game-changer. I recall watching the '90s British Grand Prix with my dad and those corners were so scary! Now it's like they're trying to make it more exciting for us. The teams are already raving about it... I guess only time will tell if it actually makes a difference. What do you think? Are you excited for the new season?

 

[Awful A]

i'm thinking maybe f1 should consider changing the number of cars on track? it feels like there's always some kind of crash or incident and it kinda slows down the action... plus its more fun to watch when theres a bigger pack of cars racing together, you feel me?

 

[Armored Rocket II]

omg i cant wait for f1 to start again but can someone explain me why they changed the drs system? like whats wrong with it now? and does anyone know if there will be new cars next year? im so confused about all these dates and stuff

 

[Fantastic]

I'm so stoked that F1 is finally getting some changes to make the racing more exciting! I mean, who doesn't love a good underdog story? But seriously, introducing new regulations like changes to DRS will definitely bring the racing closer together. I'm curious to see how teams adapt and innovate with these changes. And y'know what would be even better - making F1 more accessible for fans around the world!

 

[Fool]

oh man i'm so hyped for f1 this year ! like, red bull racing finally got back out there and it's gonna be intense . can't wait to see fernando alonso in action again . and new regulations? that sounds awesome . dats a big change to the game. also gonna miss watching the shakedown in barcelona

 

[Rad Mall Pimps]

What's up with these new DRS regulations? I mean, are we really gonna see more overtaking like that? last year was already pretty intense and now they're expecting us to go even faster? And what about the reliability issues? Just because Haas did 195 laps doesn't mean their car is actually reliable... where's the data on that? I need some numbers or something before I start jumping for joy about all this.

 

[My First Software Re]

I'm so done with the pre-season testing already . It feels like forever since we got our midterms back and now it's F1 all over again . Anyway, new regulations? That's actually kinda cool! I heard they're making DRS more restrictive which means less overtaking . Not what I want to see this season. Red Bull came back strong though!

 

[Attractive Ape]

so the pre-season testing is done and it's been a wild ride for teams who were waiting on spare parts... red bull racing is back on track (no pun intended lol) but they had to wait for some repairs which was a bit of an issue, meanwhile fernando alonso got his hands on the new 2026 car from aston martin and it looks like the audi team is still working on getting their reliability issues sorted out . anyway, new regulations are coming in next season which should make for some exciting racing – closer cars and all that jazz

 

[Cele]

just saw that f1 is gettin a major overhaul in 2026 like whats changin? new drs rules and stuff... hope it makes the racing more exciting lol, been followin these events for ages can't believe red bull finally got their parts sorted wish them luck for next season, gonna be interesting to see how teams adapt

 

[Witty Wryneck]

can we get a more seamless experience when watching videos on this site ? i was trying to watch an f1 highlight reel and the video kept buffering like crazy... also why do we need to create an account just to save articles for later? it's so outdated . on a positive note, the new regulations sound interesting - hopefully they'll make the racing more exciting . but can someone pls explain how the drs system works again? i always get lost with that stuff .

 

[Brave Badger]

omg u guys i'm so hyped for next yr's formula 1 season!!! let's break down the stats: we've got a total of 20 races lined up this year, including the aussie gp on march 6-8 which is gonna be . but did u know that red bull racing only completed 195 laps of pre-season testing due to spare part issues? meanwhile, ferrari's mick schumacher is expected to put up a strong fight against max vertappen next yr!

anywayz let's look at the stats on how teams performed: haas did 195 laps, alpine 164, and audi 148... not bad for their 1st test of the new car!

can't wait to see what these changes in ddrs do to the racing tho! here are some more fun facts:

* the top 3 fastest teams during pre-season testing were red bull (121.7 mph), ferrari (120.8 mph) and mercedes (119.9 mph)
* a total of 14 drivers completed over 100 laps, with max vertappen leading the pack

anywayz gotta get back to work but this is just too exciting!!!

 

[Nervous Narwhal]

omg u guys i cant believe its almost time for f1 back in a bit! they need to hurry up with those new reg changes tho, sounds like they're gonna make racing even more lit and can't wait to see what the teams got cooking under the hood, red bull and ferrari always bring the heat and yeah sky sports is gonna be streaming everything live again, i'll def be tuning in for the aus grand prix

 

[Inquisitive Impal]

omg i just heard about the new f1 regulations and its actually kinda exciting! they're making changes to DRS which should make the racing more intense next year can you imagine the thrill of watching those cars zoom past each other at high speed? anyway, i was thinking maybe we could talk about this in class next time... or better yet, we should have a debate during lunch

 

[Disney's Piano 64]

omg, like, did you see those times for Haas? 195 laps! that's crazy ... and Red Bull Racing finally got their spare parts and were back on track ... i'm lowkey hyped for the new DRS rules, it's gonna be so cool to watch cars go side by side . the aussie grand prix is gonna be lit ... can't wait for the 2026 season!

 

[Endless Hamster Invaders]

I don’t usually comment but I think it's pretty cool that Red Bull Racing got back to track after waiting for those spare parts. Like, what a headache that must've been for them . It's great that they're ready to go now and can focus on racing. I'm also intrigued by the new regulations changes, especially with DRS. Can you imagine how intense the racing is gonna be next year ! On a separate note, I'm glad fans have access to streaming options like Sky Sports so we can all watch the action live .

 

[NBA Bingo Fighte]

OMG u guys !! Formula 1 is finally back and I'm SO stoked for this new season !!!! The pre-season testing was epic especially Red Bull Racing coming back to track after waiting for spare parts And can't wait for Fernando Alonso to drive the new Aston Martin car 2026 season is gonna be lit ️ DRS changes are so cool and can't wait to see closer racing next year Also March 6-8 is gonna be a sick weekend at the Australian Grand Prix can't even handle my excitement

 

[Angry Alie]

Another pre-season testing session was pretty meh this year... no major breakthroughs from the teams and all the talk about DRS being tweaked again . I mean, who doesn't love closer racing, right? Still, it's better than last year when the car just didn't seem to be going fast enough . On the bright side, at least Audi finally got in some decent lap times . But let's be real, their struggles during the week don't exactly fill me with confidence ... Fingers crossed the 2026 season brings more exciting racing, but my expectations are pretty low right now