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What happens during an F1 shakedown or filming day?
Before pre-season testing, F1 teams typically carry out shakedowns of their new F1 cars on filming days: here’s how they work
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F1
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The tightest F1 team battle of 2022 ended with Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo on level points. With data from Project F1, we examine how Alfa lost its early edge and why older drivers showed their worth in the fight for sixth place
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Tony Fowkes: the garage owner with a sideline in world rallying adventures
Privateer pioneer Tony Fowkes finished third in the RAC Rally with a Ford Escort prepared in his North London garage, then went on to challenge for victory in epic marathon rallies including London-Sydney. Paul Fearnley salutes the remarkable adventurer
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Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren $12.2m after reneging on IndyCar contract
Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou would “likely” have won the Indy 500 with McLaren, and cost the team millions when he backed out of deal, rules High Court
F1
Williams to miss Barcelona shakedown: full F1 2026 pre-season testing schedule
A guide to Formula 1’s 2026 pre-season testing schedule, including dates, venues and how the winter running is structured
F1
2026 Alpine F1 car launch: new A526 revealed
Alpine unveiled its 2026 car on Friday as the team attempts to rebuild credibility after a disastrous last-place finish in 2025
F1
2026 Ferrari F1 car launch: SF-26 revealed ahead of shakedown
Ferrari has launched its 2026 F1 car, the SF-26 with an updated white and red livery. Re-watch the live stream and view pictures of one of the most anticipated cars of the new Formula 1 season
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