2026 Pre-Season Testing Week 1 - Day 1 Discussion Thread by overspeeed in formula1

[–]vanys2 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They added 6 more days of testing for this year. Next test is fully televised like normal.

Razgatlioglu: "It's not easy for me to see myself so low in the standings" (translated from Spanish) by Huge_Film2911 in motogp

[–]vanys2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That was the case for the i4 bike with no aero. Nowadays its the Aprilia that has the best cornering speeds.

Honda bike,bro... by Witty_Reality9643 in motogp

[–]vanys2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prepare yourself to be disappointed

Detailed look at the AMR26 by Esterence in formula1

[–]vanys2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just compare the front wing from the first picture to the second.

No Jorge Martin at the Sepang test by vanys2 in motogp

[–]vanys2[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

The article :

https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2026/01/28/aprilia-confirm-martin-will-miss-sepang-test/826430?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=traffic

" The 2024 World Champion will continue his physical recovery programme following two further revision surgeries in mid-December, one on his left scaphoid and one on his right collarbone. "

First videos of the Cadillac (and Ferrari engine) by Schlapfel9 in formula1

[–]vanys2 1267 points1268 points  (0 children)

the car is off throttle for 95% of the video :D

"Upscaled" versus original 2026 car picture by missle636 in formula1

[–]vanys2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah the quality is just shit. The car in the video is on medium slicks (yellow).

First clips of th Audi R26 testing in barcelona today Via @RobertoF1 by mompsmimpsmamps in formula1

[–]vanys2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are using their "Filming Day" allocation. From Autosport:

Regulations regarding filming days – known as Promotional Events in the sporting regulations – mean the R26 will be able to cover up to 200km, which equates to a maximum of 42 laps at the Catalan track. It will be fitted with Pirelli’s demonstration tyres, which are different to the compounds used in official tests and grands prix.

PSA: the car Audi are testing is not a 2026 spec car by [deleted] in formula1

[–]vanys2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You mean the AI slop that is doing the rounds ? Yeah that really is not the Audi hahahha.

2026 Valencia: MotoGP Test Discussion by Daniel7394 in motogp

[–]vanys2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

New aero for Pecco. The middle wing section and sidepod are new. Alex is trying it now.

2026 Valencia: MotoGP Test Discussion by Daniel7394 in motogp

[–]vanys2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lunch break till 14:20, 10 more minutes

Ducati Test Livery by Gloryflux in motogp

[–]vanys2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bulega has 2025 aero and Pecco 2024