Formula 1 heralded a new era as a number of teams took to the track for day one of the Barcelona Shakedown, putting their new-look 2026 challengers to the test.
“to open the door for drivers from Formula 1 and other international racing series [read: Max Verstappen] to participate”.
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“Atlassian Williams F1 Team has taken the decision not to participate in next week’s shakedown test in Barcelona following delays in the FW48 programme as we continue to push for maximum car performance.
Palou was not ordered to pay anything related to Formula 1 losses McLaren said it suffered when Palou decided to remain with Chip Ganassi Racing rather than move to McLaren’s IndyCar team in 2024. All the damages awarded to McLaren were tied to losses the IndyCar team suffered by Palou’s change of mind.
But while local leaders celebrate, analysts warn that securing a slot on Formula 1’s crowded calendar will not be straightforward. According to Rádio Renascença, the F1 championship already features 24 races per season – the maximum many teams are willing to tolerate – and competition among aspiring hosts is intense. South Africa, Thailand, Turkey and several other countries are also lobbying for a place, RR reports.
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