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Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

After three weeks in Barcelona and Bahrain, F1 heads to Melbourne. But what are the main lessons from pre-season testing? From Mercedes’ favourite status to interesting tech solutions, here are the key takeaways

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All the key numbers from the F1 Bahrain pre-season tests

After the two F1 Bahrain pre-season tests, here are the key figures behind the action

Motorsport

‘A joyful day’: final piece of Sagrada Familia’s central tower put in place

Completion of glass cross brings Antoni Gaudí’s church to maximum final height of 172.5m, 144 years after work began

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Sagrada Familia reaches full height after 144 years – but still isn’t finished

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia will reach its highest point as workers place a cross on its central Tower of Jesus Christ

The Independent UK

MWC 2026: What we expect to see at Mobile World Congress this year

MWC 2026 begins in Barcelona on March 2, with smart glasses, AI tools, and new phones likely to lead the headlines.

Android Central

Carlos Sainz: Williams has recovered lost Barcelona time, but FW48 still has “quite a few” limits

Carlos Sainz says Williams has made up for the mileage lost by missing the Barcelona shakedown, but admits the FW48 still needs set-up and performance improvements

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Hundred-year reveal: Catalan chalet confirmed as Gaudí work in centenary year

Xalet del Catllaràs contains elements of architect’s naturalistic style, expressed in works such as Park Güell and Sagrada Família

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Charlotte Tilbury owner Puig hails standout year for makeup as sales shine

The Barcelona-based business said its net revenues totalled five billion euros (£4.4 billion) for the 2025 financial year.

Evening Standard

F1 testing 2026 live: Aston Martin finish test early with Charles Leclerc fastest on final day in Bahrain

Follow live F1 coverage from the Bahrain International Circuit at the final test before the 2026 season takes place

The Independent UK

Short trips are on the rise in Europe. Here’s where travellers are headed for a long weekend

New data has revealed that cities including Barcelona, Lisbon and Istanbul are among the top spots for a quick getaway.

Euronews

F1 drivers share early verdict on 2026 cars ahead of second Bahrain test

Max Verstappen's outspoken opinion

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Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels

Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards.

Euronews

F1 announces ‘rotation’ races for future calendar with two European venues impacted

With more countries than ever before keen to host an F1 race, two traditional races will take place once every two years

The Independent UK

Barcelona joins F1 calendar rotation with Spa-Francorchamps

Formula 1 will keep returning to Barcelona in 2028, 2030 and 2032 after signing a contract extension

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Barcelona joins F1 rotation with new three-race deal

Formula 1 will keep returning to Barcelona in 2028, 2030 and 2032 after signing a contract extension

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Lance Stroll: Aston Martin is "four seconds off" after tough start to F1 2026 pre-season

It has been a very troublesome start to F1 2026 for Aston Martin with problems in Barcelona, Bahrain and in the production of its car

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Stroll: Aston Martin "four seconds off" after tough start to F1 pre-season testing

It has been a very troublesome start to F1 2026 for Aston Martin with problems in Barcelona, Bahrain and in the production of its car

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Carlos Sainz: Missing Barcelona shakedown “frustrating” but Williams confidence unchanged

Carlos Sainz admitted it was frustrating for Williams to miss the Barcelona shakedown but insisted his confidence in the team remains intact as it works to catch up during Bahrain testing

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I went to Barcelona to play with ECOVACS new robot lawn mowers – this is the one I think you should buy

ECOVACS GOAT robot lawn mowers are finally available to buy

Motorsport

F1 2026 cars faster than expected with performance levels similar to 2025 - Pirelli

Early indications regarding F1 2026 performance are positive, as simulations submitted by the teams for Bahrain show that lap times are expected to be almost in line with those of the 2025 cars

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Audi takes radical approach with 2026 sidepods in Bahrain F1 test

Bahrain offers first look at Audi's heavily sculpted sidepods, replacing the more conventional design from Barcelona

Motorsport

Mercedes' early F1 race simulation a "laugh in everyone's face" - Williams

Mercedes advanced run plan during Formula 1's 2026 pre-season has impressed its rivals

TechRadar

F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season testing live streams: how to watch online from anywhere in the world

Here's how to watch the F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season testing. Stream all the live action from the two three-day tests at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Motorsport

Adrian Newey admits Aston Martin didn’t have time to paint F1 car for Barcelona shakedown

The new Aston Martin appeared in all-black because the team didn’t have time to paint it for the Barcelona shakedown

Autosport

The challenges facing Aston Martin ahead of F1 2026

Aston Martin will launch its car livery on Monday ahead of the 2026 F1 season

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