The F1 teams are testing their 2026 cars at the Barcelona track this week. But why is the action not open to the public?

Formula 1’s first pre-season test of 2026 will run behind closed doors in Barcelona. Here’s why F1 teams opted for privacy amid a new rules era.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen in testing ahead of the 2022 Formula One season Lluis Gene / Getty Images It just sounded different. There was a fizzing that had not been there when the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ...

Formula 1 pre-season testing is a crucial, limited on-track session where teams evaluate their new cars for the upcoming season, gathering vital data on performance, reliability, aerodynamics, and ...