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What weird F1 ‘2026’ test has revealed already
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Formula 1 has held its first collective 2026 test - sort of.
The 10 current teams stayed behind in Abu Dhabi to run a mule car each, simulating next year’s downforce levels, trialling the actual 2026 tyres, and running some curious experimental items.
00:00 A first 2026 'test'
01:08 Curious prototypes
04:28 Speed limit on straights
06:06 Who was this for?
07:27 Where mules are 'too far away'
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