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F1 2026 Barcelona Testing Live Updates

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Red Bull unveiled its RB22 and confirmed plans to run on the first day of F1 testing in Barcelona. The team's statement suggests the car will make its official debut on track today, following a livery reveal in Detroit. This marks the first public running of the all-new 2026 cars.

McLaren and Ferrari will not participate on Monday, with team principals citing pre-planned schedules for extra development time. Williams faces a significant setback, missing the entire shakedown due to delays with their FW48, reportedly failing a mandatory crash test. The situation is a major concern for James Vowles' squad.

The five-day event allows teams to run on only three of the five days, so track activity will be limited. All eyes will be on Red Bull's first laps as the 2026 regulations era officially begins, with the full grid set to run together for the first time.