India, Jan. 27 -- The 2026 Formula 1 season finally got moving as teams rolled out their new cars at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for a private shakedown. This was the first proper look at how the new-era F1 machines behave on real tarmac after months of design work and simulator running. With fresh power unit rules and big technical changes coming into play, Barcelona became the starting point for everything that follows this year. The test took place behind closed doors, with no fans or media present, keeping the action largely under wraps. Running programmes stayed controlled, with teams focusing on system checks, installation laps and reliability work rather than pushing for lap times.

Seven teams were part of the opening day. ...