Shakedown Test
Ford credits Horner while valuing Mekies' engineering role in Red Bull debut
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Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook has praised Christian Horner's foundational role in the Red Bull-Ford partnership, even as the team begins its on-track tests with new leadership under Laurent Mekies. The Red Bull RB22, powered by the in-house DM01 engine, completed its debut shakedown in Barcelona without major issues, though a crash later disrupted the programme. Mekies described the moment as tense yet special, marking a key milestone for the 2026 Formula 1 season.
McLaren has revealed renders of its 2026 Formula 1 car, the MCL40, in a one-off black and silver testing livery ahead of a private shakedown at Barcelona. The reigning champions aim to validate the new design under major regulation changes. The full race livery will debut later in Bahrain.
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Alpine's 2026 Formula 1 car completed a successful debut shakedown at Silverstone, providing a confidence boost as the team transitions to Mercedes power units. Pierre Gasly ran 140 kilometers in rainy conditions, praising the team's preparation. The test highlights Alpine's focus after a disappointing 2025 season.