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Cadillac used fake tyres in wind tunnel testing for F1 2026

Cadillac will make its F1 debut in 2026, which inevitably caused some challenges during preparation for this year

F1 testing: Consensus that Mercedes are early pace-setters to be tested as pre-season resumes in Bahrain

Formula 1 pre-season testing is about to ramp up with two three-day events in Bahrain; watch the 3-4pm hour on each day of the first Bahrain test live from Wednesday on Sky Sports F1 before full cover
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F1 2026 Bahrain Testing - What are aero rakes?

Aero rakes are present on the cars this week in testing
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How does an F1 wind tunnel work?

F1 wind tunnels work by blowing air over a scale model of a car to measure aerodynamic forces and optimize design.
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Explained: The issue that hit Adrian Newey’s radical Aston Martin in F1 testing

Adrian Newey’s aggressive Aston Martin Formula 1 car managed only limited mileage on the opening day of the 2026 Bahrain test due to a “data anomaly” in the engine. Aston Martin turned heads late last month when the team’s aggressive AMR26 hit the track in the Barcelona shakedown.
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Mercedes Dominates Bahrain Testing Despite Reality Check from Russell

Antonelli posts the fastest lap of the week while Aston Martin’s struggles deepen, and Hamilton stops late on the track. […]