During Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona, Isack Hadjar, a Red Bull driver, crashed his car. The accident occurred in wet conditions at the final corner. The 21-year-old Frenchman, slated for the senior Red Bull team in 2026, lost control on a damp track. Details are scarce, as the test is private, but the incident raises questions.

Red Bull has been tight-lipped, but eyewitnesses reported Hadjar was on intermediate tires after switching from full wets. Max Verstappen had a minor off-track excursion earlier but rejoined. The weather limited running for most teams. Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, completed a significant number of laps, focusing on system checks rather than outright performance.

Ferrari is eager to improve on their 2025 season. Revised rules for chassis, engines, and tires have been introduced, making the cars completely new. Leclerc hopes the changes will help Ferrari become more competitive. The focus now shifts to performance evaluation as the teams continue testing this week.

With new regulations and a fresh season ahead, these early tests are important for the teams. Energy management will be key this season, and the teams are trying to get to grips with these new systems. It remains to be seen how the new cars will perform, and what gains each team has made.