Formula 1 confirms 2026 pre-season testing dates

Formulation 1 and the FIA have introduced the dates and areas for 2026 pre-season testing, with three checks set to happen previous to subsequent yr’s championship.

With a brand new era of automobiles and rules on the best way, groups will put their 2026 challengers to the take a look at for the primary time in Barcelona between January 26-30.

This primary take a look at might be totally different to the standard pre-season testing. Groups will solely be allowed to run on three of the 5 days on this window, and all days might be personal – which means no broadcast feed accessible, and no broadcasters or media allowed on web site.

Two extra checks will comply with earlier than the beginning of the season in Australia on March 8, each in Bahrain between February 11-13, and February 18-20. Each checks in Sakhir might be open to broadcasters and media.

Subsequent season guarantees to be very a lot a step into the unknown for the groups, as a brand new period of rules start in our sport, which is able to see brand-new specification Energy Models and aero packages launched to the grid.

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