Rookie Red Bull Driver Hadjar Tops Opening Day of F1 Preseason Testing in Barcelona

The first day of the inaugural preseason testing session for the 2026 Formula 1 season has concluded in Barcelona. The fastest time was recorded by French driver Isack Hadjar of Red Bull.

Second place went to Mercedes driver George Russell, while Franco Colapinto from Alpine secured the third spot.

A total of seven teams participated in the opening day of testing. Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin opted out of the first day, while Williams is skipping the entire testing week in Barcelona.

**Formula 1 Preseason Testing in Barcelona: Day One**

1. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) — 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