Pre-Season Preparations Complete: Comprehensive Breakdown of 2026 Testing Performance and Mileage Milestones
As Formula 1 teams wrapped up their pre-season testing ahead of the 2026 campaign, detailed records of lap times and distance covered emerged from the sessions. The data provides crucial insight into each team's preparation level as the new season approaches.
The 2026 F1 pre-season testing program has concluded, leaving behind a comprehensive record of performance metrics that offer teams valuable data as they prepare for the year ahead.
Teams have now compiled complete information detailing their fastest lap times throughout the testing period, alongside comprehensive mileage statistics documenting the total distance each outfit managed to complete during their track running.
This testing data represents a critical phase in the development cycle, allowing teams to evaluate their new machinery, refine their operational procedures, and gather baseline performance information before competitive racing commences.
The combination of rapid lap times achieved and the volume of laps completed provides teams with essential feedback on reliability, performance consistency, and overall readiness for the season ahead.
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Article B11.2.7
TCC Opportunities
Chapter: B
In Simple Terms
Teams are limited to specific testing opportunities throughout the year: one private 5-day test and two public 3-day tests before the season starts, plus a 1-day test after the season ends. They can also do tire testing (up to 40 car days) and one 1-day substitute driver test. These rules prevent teams from gaining unfair advantages through excessive testing.
- Pre-season testing limited to one 5-day private test and two 3-day public tests
- Post-season testing restricted to one 1-day test only
- Out-of-competition tire testing capped at 40 car days maximum
- One additional 1-day test allowed for substitute drivers
Official FIA Text
TCC limited to pre-season private collective testing (one 5-day test), pre-season public collective testing (two 3-day tests), post-season test (one 1-day test), out-of-competition tyre testing (maximum 40 car days), and substitute driver test (one 1-day test).
Article B11.2
Provisions for TCC
Chapter: B
In Simple Terms
TCC (Testing of Current Cars) sessions on European tracks are limited to a maximum of 9 hours per day, running between 9 AM and 7 PM. Only current-season F1 cars can be used (except for special tire testing), and drivers without a super license must use cars with a blue-green rear light.
- TCC sessions on European circuits limited to maximum 9 hours daily between 09:00-19:00
- Only current F1 cars permitted, except during out-of-competition tire testing
- Non-super license drivers must use cars equipped with blue-green rear light
- TCC restricted to specific testing types: pre-season testing, post-season test, tire testing, and substitute driver tests
Official FIA Text
TCC running limited to maximum nine hours between 09:00 and 19:00 on European circuits. Only current cars permitted except for out-of-competition tyre testing. Cars driven by non-super licence holders must have blue-green rear light. TCC limited to pre-season private/public collective testing, post-season test, out-of-competition tyre testing, and substitute driver test.
Article B11.1
General Provisions for Track Running Outside a Competition
Chapter: B
In Simple Terms
F1 teams must tell the FIA and other teams at least a week in advance before doing any official off-season testing or practice driving. They need to provide details about what car they're using, which drivers will be involved, where and when they're testing, and what they're trying to achieve. Teams can make changes to their plans up until 72 hours before the activity starts.
- Teams must notify the FIA and competitors at least 7 days before any testing or practice activities
- Required information includes car specs, driver names, activity type, dates, purpose, and venue details
- Notification deadlines can be adjusted up to 72 hours before the activity begins
- This applies to TPC (Testing of Previous Cars), PE (Promotional Events), and DE (Demonstration Events)
Official FIA Text
Competitors must inform FIA and other competitors of planned TPC, PE or DE at least seven days before commencement, amendable up to 72 hours before. Information required includes car specification, driver names, activity type, dates, purpose, and circuit/venue.
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