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Isack Hadjar unofficially topped the afternoon session on the opening day of the official shakedown test in Barcelona, according to local reports.

With live timing cut following the morning session and security high, reports of track action have been minimal.

Aston Martin reveal Barcelona F1 test plan after delay fears

Aston Martin has confirmed that it will not complete three days of running at this week’s official shakedown test in Barcelona.

RacingNews365 discovered last week that the Silverstone-based team was facing potential delays with its AMR26, which will not be seen on track until the latter stages of the test.

Mercedes rivals handed stark warning after Kimi Antonelli issues high praise

Kimi Antonelli has handed Mercedes' rivals an early warning after praising the initial performance of the Silver Arrows' power unit.

The 19-year-old was the first driver to exit the pit lane at the start of the opening day of the official shakedown test in Barcelona, before handing the W17 over to George Russell.

Esteban Ocon left in awe of 'unbelievable' Haas: 'People have climbed mountains'

Esteban Ocon was left in awe of the "unbelievable effort" Haas has made to get into a decent position for the Barcelona test, sharing that the team has "climbed mountains."

Haas opted to run on the opening day of the five-day test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with Ocon getting his chance behind the wheel of the VF-26.

Red Bull surprise with aggressive design for Max Verstappen

Ahead of its on-track debut on Monday in Barcelona, Red Bull shared the first real images of its 2026 F1 challenger, the RB22.

The car was driven on the track by Isack Hadjar, with Max Verstappen due to jump behind the wheel later in the week.

Investigation launched in to FIA Foundation charity

An investigation has been launched into the FIA Foundation, the charitable arm responsible for funding road safety research and motorsport safety initiatives.

The Charity Commission has opened the inquiry as it responds to concerns over governance and potential conflicts of interest between the Foundation and its parent organisation, the FIA, which governs F1 and many global motorsport categories.

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Isack Hadjar sets early Barcelona pace as Aston Martin confirm testing delay – RacingNews365 Review