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Isack Hadjar tops Barcelona test as Red Bull, Mercedes fly while Audi, Cadillac struggle in 2026 debut
Aston Martin delayed its first runs until later in the Barcelona test, highlighting challenges with Honda engine integration amid major 2026 F1 regulation changes.
- On Jan 26, Formula 1 launched its closed-door Barcelona test at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, with seven of F1's 11 teams including brand-new entrant Cadillac on track.
- Under the revamped 2026 regulations, teams needed controlled track time to validate radically different cars during F1's five-day Barcelona private test with a three-day per-team running limit.
- The team responded that its AMR26 will run later in the week, saying `The AMR26 will be in Barcelona later this week for its shakedown. Our intention is to run Thursday and Friday`.
- Williams will miss the shakedown after falling behind on its car build, raising readiness questions, and sources told ESPN that Honda engine integration could pose early challenges.
- Two official February tests at Bahrain International Circuit will follow the Barcelona shakedown, then F1's 24-race season opens with the Australian Grand Prix on March 8.
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The first week of Formula 1 testing of the year began at the Barcelona circuit on Monday, and the Audi and Cadillac teams joining the World Championship series also took to the track on the opening day.
·Estonia
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The Mexican completed only 11 laps, spoke of multiple mechanical problems and assured that the new Formula 1 singles are “radically different.”
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news38.deThis is extremely bitter for Audi! At the Formula 1 tests in Barcelona there is the first setback for the team.
·Germany
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