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Are Mercedes 2026 F1 title favourites? Winners and losers from first test in Barcelona

A private five-day ‘shakedown’ gave an intriguing first glimpse of the biggest regulation change in F1 history

The Independent UK

Why F1 Barcelona test couldn't have gone better for Mercedes, according to Andrew Shovlin

Mercedes is the favourite for both constructors' and drivers' title glory in F1 2026, especially as it backed up said promise by being the standout in this week's Barcelona shakedown

Motorsport

What happened on day four of F1's secretive 2026 shakedown

Aston Martin finally gets on track, Mercedes continues to collect miles and McLaren's running was cut short on the fourth day of the Barcelona F1 shakedown

Autosport

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Barcelona F1 shakedown Day 4: Mercedes reliable as Aston Martin makes overdue debut

Here's what we've learned from the fourth and penultimate day of Formula 1's 2026 Barcelona shakedown

Motorsport

Mercedes impresses in Barcelona F1 shakedown with first race sim

On only his second afternoon in the 2026 Mercedes Formula 1 car, Andrea Kimi Antonelli was already able to complete a race simulation

Motorsport

Mercedes impresses with first race sim at F1's Barcelona shakedown

On only his second afternoon in the 2026 Mercedes Formula 1 car, Andrea Kimi Antonelli was already able to complete a race simulation

Autosport

Here's what happened on day three of F1’s secretive closed-door 2026 shakedown

Mercedes continued to lead the way as McLaren joined the fray

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Why Karun Chandhok believes George Russell can win the 2026 F1 drivers' title

Karun Chandhok believes George Russell is the favourite for the 2026 F1 title, arguing Mercedes' works-team integration could pay off under the new regulations

Motorsport

Russell impressed by Red Bull and Haas: "It's not quite how it was in 2014!"

Red Bull and Haas impress Mercedes' George Russell as a new era of F1 begins in Barcelona

Autosport

George Russell impressed by Red Bull and Haas: "It's not quite how it was in 2014!"

Red Bull and Haas impress Mercedes' George Russell as a new era of F1 begins in Barcelona

Motorsport

Different, "but still a racing car" - Drivers share early verdict on F1's 2026 cars

Around half the Formula 1 grid took to the track on Monday with the series' all-new generation of cars for 2026, leading to a wide array of first impressions

Autosport

Complicated but "doable" - Drivers issue early verdict on the F1 2026 cars

Around half the Formula 1 grid took to the track on Monday with the series' all-new generation of cars for 2026, leading to a wide array of first impressions

Motorsport

Here's what happened on day one of F1’s secretive closed-door 2026 shakedown

Mercedes won the race to get out on track, but this has been a quiet day of information-gathering for the seven teams that ran - while heavy-handed security established an ever-expanding exclusion zone around the circuit perimeter

Motorsport

What happened behind closed doors on day one of F1’s secretive 2026 shakedown

Mercedes won the race to get out on track but this has been a quiet day of information-gathering for the seven teams which ran, while heavy-handed security established an ever-expanding exclusion zone around the circuit perimeter

Autosport

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Mercedes’ completes 2026 F1 car shakedown at Silverstone

George Russell samples the W17 at Silverstone as Mercedes enters F1's new era

Motorsport

Mercedes shakes down 2026 F1 car at Silverstone after launch

Russell samples the W17 at Silverstone as Mercedes enters F1's new era

The Independent UK

First images of striking Mercedes 2026 F1 car livery revealed ahead of pre-season test

The Silver Arrows are eyeing a strong 2026 season after four years without a world championship

Motorsport

Mercedes 2026 F1 launch: When and where to watch live, what we know so far

Mercedes will reveal the W17 livery on 22 January ahead of a separate 2 February launch event

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Mercedes F1 expected to announce huge new multi-year partnership with technology giant

Mercedes will unveil its 2026 F1 livery on 22 January, with reports that it could also announce a major new partnership

Motorsport

George Russell reveals wild but unsuccessful Mercedes F1 contract request

George Russell has revealed an unsuccessful part of his contract negotiations with Mercedes

Motorsport

Mercedes F1 reveals 2026 team kit as fans weigh in

Mercedes has revealed its 2026 Formula 1 team kit with adidas ahead of its 22 January launch, featuring a subtle new hexagon print

Motorsport

Every F1 team’s engine supplier for the 2026 season

There will be two new engine manufacturers in the same F1 season for the first time since 2000

Autosport

Which engine will each F1 team use in 2026?

There will be two new engine manufacturers in the same F1 season for the first time since 2000

Motorsport

George Russell reveals the Lewis Hamilton prank that “wallpapered” the Mercedes office

The Mercedes driver lifted the lid on his partnership with Hamilton

Motorsport

Oscar Piastri reveals F1’s unofficial “UNO” world championship and George Russell’s “questionable” rules

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has revealed he, George Russell and Alex Albon held an “UNO' World Championship during travel days

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