Isack Hadjar Shatters Expectations at Barcelona Pre-Season Test: Day 1 Results Revealed!
The adrenaline is electric as the Formula 1 circuit ignites at Barcelona’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya! The first day of the highly anticipated 2026 pre-season testing is here, and it’s already delivering jaw-dropping performances. Unofficial reports have revealed that Isack Hadjar, the newest addition to Red Bull Racing, has stolen the spotlight by clocking an astonishing lap time of 1 minute 18.159 seconds, securing the top spot in the afternoon session.
As the sun blazed over the track, spectators and teams alike held their breath, witnessing a flurry of activity. However, with live timing cut after the morning session and heightened security around the track, detailed reports on the action remained scarce. Despite this, it was clear that Hadjar’s blistering speed left competitors in the dust.
Following closely behind was George Russell, who managed to secure second place with a time of 1 minute 18.696 seconds, establishing himself as a formidable contender. Remarkably, he was the only other driver to break into the 1m 18s club! Franco Colapinto from Alpine rounded out the top three, showcasing his potential as the season gears up.
But it wasn’t just about the leaders. Sergio Perez made his much-anticipated debut for Cadillac, completing his first laps of the testing session, while Esteban Ocon racked up an impressive 150 laps, indicating Mercedes’ relentless pursuit of excellence. The German team demonstrated their prowess by accumulating the second-highest mileage of the day, critical for fine-tuning their performance ahead of the new season.
With tensions rising and the competition heating up, fans are left eagerly awaiting the next round of testing. Day two is set to kick off bright and early on Tuesday morning at 09:00 local time (CET), promising even more thrilling action on the track.
Stay tuned as we continue to follow every twist and turn leading up to the 2026 Formula 1 season!
