The F1 2026 season will mark one of the most profound changes in the recent history of Formula 1. Before the lights go out at the first race of the year, the focus will be on the preseason, a key period where hierarchies will begin to be defined under a completely new technical regulation.
For Hispanic fans in the United States, the interest is twofold: not only for the debut of new projects and manufacturers, but also for the future of Sergio “Checo” Perez.
When do preseason tests start?
The official 2026 Formula 1 races will be organized in three blocks, distributed between Europe and the Middle East, with the following schedule:
January 26 to 30: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain
February 11 to 13: Sakhir International Circuit, Bahrain
February 18 to 20: Sakhir International Circuit, Bahrain
These test days will be decisive in analyzing the initial performance of the single-seaters under the 2026 technical regulations.
In addition to closely follow the return of Checo Perez and the first appearance of Cadillac on track in Formula 1.
Official presentations of cars and teams
Prior to the start of pre-season testing, each 2026 Formula 1 team will officially present its single-seater and driver lineup.
These are the dates announced for each team:
Red Bull: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Racing Bulls: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Haas: Monday, January 19, 2026
Audi: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Mercedes: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Alpine: Friday, January 23, 2026
Ferrari: Friday, January 23, 2026
Williams: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Cadillac: Sunday, February 8, 2026
McLaren: Monday, February 9, 2026
Aston Martin: Monday, February 9, 2026
These presentations will offer the first official look at each team’s new designs, technical approaches and sporting objectives ahead of the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Attention will be focused on the preseason
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When does the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship start?
The 2026 Formula 1 season will kick off once again with the Australian Grand Prix, which will open the championship calendar.
Start of track activities: Friday, March 6
Inaugural race: Sunday, March 8, at the Albert Park circuit.
With the dates already marked, the countdown to Formula 1 2026 has begun.
The preseason tests, the incorporation of Cadillac and a grid with multiple changes anticipate a championship that will begin to take shape from the first tests of the year.
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