F1 2026 testing live: Lando Norris shows off new McLaren car in Barcelona

We’re now hearing word of this morning’s lap times, as well as laps completed: George Russell with the fastest time, followed by Franco Colapinto and Lando Norris.

1. George Russell, 1:17:580 -92 laps
2. Franco Colapinto, 1:19:150 - 56 laps
3. Lando Norris 1:19:672 - 33 laps
4. Arvid Lindblad 1:20:714 - 61 laps
5. Ollie Bearman 1:20:840 - 21 laps
6. Nico Hulkenberg - no lap time - 5 laps

Bang on halfway through the testing week, here’s the number of laps completed from all the teams so far:

1. Mercedes - 251
2. Red Bull - 185
3. Haas - 175
4. Racing Bulls - 149
5. Ferrari - 123
6. Alpine - 116
7. Cadillac - 44
8. McLaren - 33
9. Audi - 32

In terms of power units, that equates to:

Mercedes - 390

Ferrari - 342

Red Bull-Ford - 334

Audi - 32

Red Bull’s junior team, with their Ford power unit, get things rolling this afternoon

The second four-hour slot of the day has started in Barcelona. Will Audi re-emerge - and how many more laps will the likes of Mercedes and McLaren undergo?

Formula 1 has signed a multi-year deal with Standard Chartered, the long-term shirt sponsor of Liverpool FC.

The new partnership will see the British multinational bank support the all-female racing series, F1 Academy, and provide “enhanced trackside activations for its clients and guests.”

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Away from the Barcelona test, Audi have announced the signing of British driver Freddie Slater to their new driver development programme.

The 17-year-old will race in Formula 3 this season with Trident Motorsport.

Slater said: “Joining forces with a respected team like Trident Motorsport for Formula 3 and having the backing of Audi Revolut F1 Team is a massive opportunity. I am fully focused on working hard and making the most of this pivotal step towards my goal of reaching Formula One."

Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon is satisfied that his new F1 team have a “fully legal engine” via partners Ferrari amid the row brewing ahead of the 2026 season.

Last week, Red Bull’s engine boss said he “couldn’t understand” why a row had broken out, yet Cadillac team boss Lowdon, in charge of F1’s first new team since 2016, has thrown his support behind the Ferrari power unit his team will use this year.

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A significant morning of running for Mercedes, with George Russell clocking 92 laps over the course of four hours. The Briton also has the fastest time.

Early on, Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) and Ollie Bearman (Haas) encountered problems which triggered early red flags, with Audi failing to re-appear.

Alpine’s Franco Colapinto managed 56 laps with 61 laps to the name of British rookie Arvid Lindblad, invaluable time for the 18-year-old.

And it was positive to see McLaren out on track, with world champion Lando Norris completing 33 laps with the new No 1 on his car!

That is some morning for George Russell in the cockpit!

Not only has he recorded the fastest time of the day - a 1:17:580 - but the Briton has also clocked up an astonishing 92 laps in the Mercedes W17 this morning!

The first morning of the 2026 season for the reigning world champions.