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Ferrari storms Barcelona test as Verstappen ignites chaos with dramatic red flag incident

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January 27, 2026
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Ferrari storms Barcelona test as Verstappen ignites chaos with dramatic red flag incident

Title: Ferrari Roars into Barcelona Testing Amid Verstappen’s Shocking Red Flag Incident!

In a thrilling twist at the Barcelona Formula 1 test, Ferrari made its highly anticipated debut on Tuesday morning, igniting excitement among fans and teams alike. However, the session was momentarily halted by a dramatic red flag incident involving Red Bull Racing and its star driver, Max Verstappen.

As the sun rose and the pit lane swung open at 9 AM, Ferrari and McLaren strategically chose to delay their testing until Tuesday. The iconic Italian team wasted no time, hitting the track as soon as the gates opened. Meanwhile, Red Bull followed suit, with Verstappen eager to unleash the power of the all-new RB22. However, in a surprising turn of events, Verstappen’s first outing ended in a brief scare. He veered off into the gravel at Turn 5 during his outlap, forcing officials to halt the session for just over five minutes. Fortunately, Verstappen was able to continue, but the incident underscored the high stakes and intense pressure of the F1 landscape.

As the test resumed, Ferrari was quick to capitalize on the restart, eager to gather crucial data and refine their race strategy. Tuesday’s track was relatively quiet, with only a handful of teams in attendance. McLaren’s participation remained uncertain, as they weighed the benefits of pushing their car to the limit against the need for further development. The MCL40, still fresh from rigorous simulations in Austria with engineering specialists AVL, awaited its first shakedown, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

Most of the teams that participated on the previous day took a step back, with Red Bull being the sole contender on the track alongside Ferrari. Heavyweights like Mercedes, Audi, Alpine, Cadillac, and Haas opted to skip Tuesday’s sessions, citing a mix of strategic reasons—most notably the unpredictable weather forecast suggesting rain could disrupt any running later in the day.

Mercedes’ trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin, weighed in on the situation, revealing, “I’m sure every team is keeping a bit of an eye on the weather. There are a few that haven’t run yet, so no doubt they’ll be keen to get going as soon as they’ve got their cars ready. But we’re just having to look at the forecast, look at the tyres that we’ve got available, and make sure we pick the right days. Because if we get a very wet day, we’ll be running out of intermediate tyres as will some others. But equally, a bit of running in the wet would be quite useful.”

With the Barcelona test unfolding, the world is watching closely as teams scramble to gather vital data and fine-tune their machines ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. Will Ferrari’s early momentum propel them to glory, or will Verstappen’s fiery drive ignite a fierce competition? The race is on, and every moment counts! Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates from the heart of F1 testing!

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