F1's new cars will hit the track together for the first time as pre-season testing gets underway at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
This week's test, which will run from Wednesday to Friday (23-25 February), is the first of two planned sessions before the new season gets underway, with a second to follow in Bahrain from March 10-12.
Unfortunately for fans, the first test will not be broadcast live, with F1 only releasing highlights packages at the end of the day.
However, RacingNews365.com will be present at the circuit to keep you informed about the events via our live blog.
F1's new era to begin in Barcelona on Wednesday
This week's test in Barcelona will be split into six sessions, with a morning and afternoon session held on each day.
The pit lane will open at 09:00 local time (08:00 GMT). After four hours of track action, the field will break for lunch at 13:00 local time (12:00 GMT).
In the afternoon, cars will return to the circuit between 14:00-18:00 local time (13:00-17:00 GMT).
Schedule for the 2022 F1 Barcelona pre-season test
| Date | Session | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 23 February | Day 1 - Morning session | 08:00-12:00 |
| Wednesday 23 February | Day 1 - Afternoon session | 13:00-17:00 |
| Thursday 24 February | Day 2 - Morning session | 08:00-12:00 |
| Thursday 24 February | Day 2 - Afternoon session | 13:00-17:00 |
| Friday 25 February | Day 3 - Morning session | 08:00-12:00 |
| Friday 25 February | Day 3 - Afternoon session | 13:00-17:00 |
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