Formula 1 and its eleven teams have been maintaining a high level of confidentiality regarding the initial test, referred to as a Shakedown, in Barcelona. However, this does not imply that ESPN’s insights have diminished at the onset of a new chapter in the sport.
Examining the new vehicles, who is standing out, and who is notably absent or underperforming at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders have shared their perspectives on the observations made thus far.
Watch the video above, and review some of the key discussion points and updates below as we move through a five-day opening test.
What were the key insights from Day One?
play1:22What were the key insights from day one of the Barcelona shakedown?
Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson cover all the latest developments from day one of Formula One’s Barcelona shakedown.
Why are Mercedes considered the frontrunners for F1 2026?
play2:51Why are Mercedes the early frontrunners for 2026?
Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson discuss the reasons Mercedes are viewed as early frontrunners for the 2026 Formula One season.
Why Ferrari has limited room for excuses this year
play2:06Edmondson: Ferrari has limited room for excuses in 2026
Laurence Edmondson articulates why he believes Ferrari has limited justifications for their performances in the 2026 Formula One season.
Will Aston Martin face consequences for missing initial days?
play2:37Will Aston Martin be at a disadvantage for missing a day of the Barcelona shakedown?
Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson analyze the repercussions of Aston Martin missing a day of the Barcelona shakedown.
An F1 testing overview
play7:55Everything you need to know about F1’s Barcelona shakedown week
Nate Saunders provides an overview of everything essential regarding Formula One’s first test of the new 2026 regulations in Barcelona.
All the updates from Barcelona
– New 2026 era commences under a veil of secrecy – but Mercedes and Red Bull show speed
– Aston Martin confirms F1 testing delay in Barcelona
– Reasons behind McLaren’s interim livery during testing
– F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps, schedule, and how to follow
Source: espn.com
