The British superstar topped the podium following a confident drive in Abu Dhabi to cement his maiden title victory at the weekend, but his fans are already desperate to see him back out on track.
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Pre-season testing will span three separate spells in 2026 prior to another 24-race F1 calendar which will include a trip to Madrid at the expense of Imola.
When does the F1 season start in 2026?
The first Formula 1 Grand Prix of the 2026 season takes place at 4am on Sunday 8th March 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
However, for a sneak peak of the 2026 cars, their drivers and the first concrete clues ahead of the campaign, fans can tune in for the first of two public pre-season testing weeks live from Bahrain starting on Wednesday 11th February 2026.
There will be a pre-season test in Barcelona on the last weekend of January, though no media or public will be able to attend.
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