Red Bull leads the way in Barcelona on the first day of pre-season testing

A total of seven teams were in action today at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya during the first day of the first 2026 winter test.

While the lap times were not meant to be broadcast, during the first half of the day, they were streamed on a YouTube channel.

Reportedly, Hadjar managed to improve on his quickest lap set during the morning half of the day. His fastest lap time was unofficially a 1:18.159.

1. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull Racing) - 1:18.159

2. George Russell (Mercedes) - 1:18.696

3. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) - 1:20.189

4. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 1:20.700

5. Esteban Ocon (Haas) - 1:21.301

6. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) - 1:21.513

7. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) - 1:24.651

8. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) - 1:25.296

9. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) - 1:25.974

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