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Red Bull skips critical Barcelona test as spare parts crisis halts preparations for F1 season

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January 29, 2026
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Red Bull skips critical Barcelona test as spare parts crisis halts preparations for F1 season

MONTMELO, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (3) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB22 on track during day two of F1 Shakedown at Circuit de Catalunya on January 27, 2026 in Montmelo, Spain. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images // SI202601270641 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Racing Faces Major Setback: Barcelona Test Day Canceled Amid Parts Crisis!

In a shocking turn of events, Red Bull Racing has announced that they will be skipping their scheduled test day on Thursday at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as they grapple with a critical shortage of spare parts. The Milton Keynes-based team, usually a dominant force in the Formula 1 arena, is now in a precarious situation following a devastating crash during their Tuesday testing session, which saw driver Isack Hadjar lose control of his car and smash into the barriers.

The dramatic incident not only halted Hadjar’s progress but also cast a long shadow over Red Bull’s testing plans. After a promising start to the week, where the team utilized two of their three allotted test days to gather crucial data on their brand-new power unit, the mood has dramatically shifted. Now, the team is left in limbo, forced to reassess their strategy as they wait for essential parts to arrive.

Sources indicate that the much-needed components are expected to reach the track later today, which will allow the team to initiate much-needed repairs. However, with Thursday now officially nixed, all eyes are on Friday, when Red Bull is optimistic about resuming their testing activities. “We are hopeful that everything will align, and we can get back on track,” a team spokesperson stated, reflecting the cautious optimism that permeates the garage.

Despite the crash, Red Bull had managed to accumulate a respectable amount of mileage in the opening days, gathering vital performance data that could prove crucial as they look ahead to the season. But with the pressure mounting and the clock ticking, the team must now work swiftly and efficiently to recover from this setback.

In other news, fans are buzzing with excitement as insiders reveal discussions about Max Verstappen’s future with the team, as well as the mounting pressure facing Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari. As the 2026 Formula 1 season looms ever closer, all eyes will be on how Red Bull navigates these turbulent waters.

Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds, and don’t miss any of the electrifying action in the world of Formula 1!

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