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Red Bull Leads the Way on First Day of Winter Tests in Barcelona

Published January 26, 2026, 21:07
Red Bull Leads the Way on First Day of Winter Tests in Barcelona

Red Bull stood out on the first day of the Formula 1 winter tests in Barcelona, with Isaac Hanjgar setting the fastest time. The team made a successful debut with its new car, while Cadillac made its historic appearance on the track. Hanjgar recorded a time of 1:18.159 using soft tires, leaving Mercedes' George Russell and Alpine's Franco Colapinto behind. Mercedes gave Kimi Antonelli the opportunity to drive in the morning, while Russell took over in the afternoon. Cadillac, although not impressive with its times, completed its first official test, with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas expected to improve their performance in the coming days. Testing continues tomorrow, with more teams participating.