How the Barcelona ​Shakedown will work

F1 teams are gearing up for the crucial pre-season activities, beginning with the Barcelona Shakedown from January 26-30. This closed-door event allows teams to stress-test their new machines and components without the mileage restrictions of filming days, focusing on system checks and initial reliability. While not performance-driven, it's vital for gathering early data. Following this, two official pre-season tests will take place in Bahrain. The first runs from February 11-13, with the final hour streamed live daily. The second, from February 18-20, will feature full live coverage, offering the first real glimpse of the pecking order as teams push for performance ahead of the season opener in Australia on March 6-8.