F1 LIVE | First 2026 F1 car spotted, McLaren reveals launch date
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09:01, 10 Jan
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F1 LIVE | 10 January
First 2026 F1 car spotted as Audi does first shakedown of the year
A 2026 Formula 1 car has hit the track for the first time today, as Audi completed its shakedown at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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The first videos and images of the R26 on track were also captured at the same venue where the first pre-season test will take place at the end of January.
In line with filming day regulations, running was limited to a maximum of 200 kilometres, with the car fitted with special Pirelli demonstration tyres rather than the compounds that will be used during the 2026 season.
The first Audi F1 car will be officially launched on 20 January in Berlin.
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McLaren confirms 2026 car livery launch date
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McLaren's car livery launch will take place on February 9, the Woking-based team confirmed.
The team that won the past two constructors' championships was the last to reveal its launch date ahead of the upcoming campaign.
The event will take place at the Bahrain International Circuit, and will be broadcast live. It will also feature appearances from drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, team boss Andrea Stella, and Zak Brown.
Anthony Hamilton shared new information on the HybridV10 series - Photo: Race Pictures
Hamilton's father invites fans to help build HybridV10 series in latest update
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Anthony Hamilton has shared more updates on his series called HybridV10 on social media.
Alongside bullet points outlining the series' vision, a projected timeline was also shared.
The father of Lewis Hamilton also explained that more details will arrive later this month.
He concluded: "I can build this alone, but I'd rather build it together with the fans and those who want to help shape the future of a new motorsport platform."
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