Audi has taken to social media to release the first official images of its shakedown in Barcelona, where the German manufacturer completed the first running of its 2026 F1 car.
It became the first F1 team to run its new car this year, ahead of the first of three pre-season tests at the end of January back in Barcelona.
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Mercedes pay tribute to motorsport legend after sad passing
Mercedes has paid tribute to motorsport legend Hans Herrmann, who sadly died on Friday aged 97.
Herrmann is one of motorsport’s most enduring and versatile figures, enjoying a career that spanned more than three decades at the highest levels of racing.
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Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto react as Audi F1 car makes debut
Audi’s F1 drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto have shared their first thoughts after the German manufacturer’s car hit the track for the first time.
The R26 took to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya earlier this week as Audi performed an initial shakedown of the car.
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Lando Norris reveals remarkable thoughts during final laps to F1 title
Lando Norris has chronicled what was going through his mind during the last two laps of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as he drove towards his maiden F1 drivers’ championship.
The McLaren driver prevailed against Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri at the Yas Marina Circuit, finishing third to take the crown by just two points from the Dutchman, who won the race.
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Popular Red Bull theory refuted as ‘big difference’ for Max Verstappen assessed
Guenther Steiner has dismissed the suggestion that Red Bull’s late-season turnaround was “primarily” due to new team principal Laurent Mekies.
The former Haas boss argued it would be “reading a bit too much into it”, but did concede the Frenchman has “brought calm” after the recent turbulent period under Christian Horner.
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Alex Albon anticipating ‘unnatural’ F1 shift in 2026
Alex Albon is expecting the F1 cars to feel more “unnatural” for the drivers this year following a significant regulation overhaul.
The cars have gone through a dramatic change from last season with changes being made to both the aerodynamics and power unit.
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