Tag: Barcelona Shakedown
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Mekies Reflects on a Special Moment as Red Bull Runs with New Power Unit in Barcelona
Red Bull’s Milestone: A New Power Unit Takes the Track in Barcelona In a scene many team insiders have long awaited, Red Bull took a significant step forward at the Barcelona shakedown as it ran its own power unit for the very first time. The moment, described by Team Principal Laurent Mekies as “very special,”…
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Red Bull Power Unit Barcelona Debut: Mekies Reflects on a Historic Moment
Introduction: A milestone for Red Bull and the sport In Barcelona, the mood within the Red Bull squad mixed excitement with a sense of validation. For the team behind the team, the Barcelona shakedown marked the first time Red Bull ran with its own power unit, a decision years in the making that aims to…
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Red Bull’s first run with in-house power unit marks a milestone in Barcelona shakedown
Red Bull’s In-House Power Unit: A Landmark Moment The Barcelona shakedown saw Red Bull Racing take a significant step forward, as the team ran its own power unit for the first time in an official session. Laurent Mekies, team principal and a seasoned leader with a reputation for precision and patience, described the moment as…
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Leclerc Puts Ferrari on a Bright 2026 Horizon: ‘Very Excited’ to Bring Top Back
Ferrari’s 2026 Horizon: Leclerc’s Optimism Grows Charles Leclerc has voiced a clear and confident message about the path ahead for Ferrari in 2026. After the opening impressions from the Barcelona Shakedown, the Monegasque driver described himself as “very excited” about the season ahead, signaling a renewed belief that the team can leverage the new regulations…
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Leclerc Sees 2026 as Turning Point for Ferrari
Leclerc bounces into 2026 with renewed optimism Charles Leclerc has expressed a rare blend of excitement and determination as he starts the 2026 season, buoyed by Ferrari’s early shakedown performance in Barcelona. The Monégasque driver, who has long been seen as the team’s standard-bearer, spoke openly about the potential offered by the year’s new regulations…
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Barcelona Shakedown Day 2: Top F1 Testing Moments
Day 2 Recap: F1 Teams Push 2026 Cars at the Barcelona Shakedown As Day 2 of the Barcelona Shakedown wrapped up, Formula 1 teams continued their early work under the sport’s fresh regulations. The focus remained on reliability, aerodynamics, and the nuanced balance of power and efficiency that the 2026 cars demand. With several hours…
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Leclerc Ambitious for 2026: Ferrari Could Return to the Top Under New Rules
Leclerc Sees a Fresh Start With New F1 Rules Charles Leclerc has declared he is “very excited” about the 2026 Formula One season as Ferrari enters a new chapter shaped by sweeping regulation changes. After the Barcelona Shakedown, the Monegasque driver spoke openly about the opportunity the new rules present and how they could help…
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Barcelona Shakedown Day 2: Top Social Media Moments
Day 2 Recap: What to Watch on the Barcelona Shakedown As Formula 1 teams press on with evaluating their 2026 cars ahead of the season, Day 2 of the Barcelona Shakedown delivered a crop of social media highlights that fans can’t miss. With new regulations in play and all teams invited to participate, the content…
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Day 2 at the Barcelona Shakedown: A Closer Look at F1 2026 Prospects
Introduction: Day 2 Deepens the Barcelona Shakedown Story As the Formula 1 calendar edges closer to the 2026 season, Day 2 of the Barcelona Shakedown continued to reveal how teams are adapting to the sport’s most sweeping set of regulation changes in years. The two-day test format has become a crucial barometer for understanding how…