qglover+FollowHadjar’s Red Bull Debut Turns Heads in BarcaWow, what a way for Isack Hadjar to announce himself! The rookie lit up Day 1 of F1’s unofficial pre-season testing in Barcelona, putting the RB22 on top with a blistering lap—over half a second clear of George Russell’s Silver Arrow. With no official timing, there’s some debate, but Hadjar’s pace is the talk of the paddock. Could this be the start of a new Red Bull-Mercedes rivalry? #Sports #Racing #F1Testing00Share
Isabel Collier+FollowVerstappen’s Red Flag Drama in Barcelona RainDay 2 of F1 testing in Barcelona saw Mad Max bring out the red flag early after a trip through the gravel—no smoke, just classic Verstappen pushing limits. The big talking point? The rain hit sooner than expected, giving Leclerc and Verstappen a private duel on wets. Leclerc’s unofficial 1:20.8 lap set the pace, but it’s the Red Bull vs Ferrari rivalry that’s heating up fast. Anyone else hyped for more wet-weather showdowns this week? #Sports #Racing #F1Testing00Share
Jason Smith+FollowHadjar Bins It in Red Bull’s New F1 BeastTough break for rookie Isack Hadjar—he lost the RB’s new challenger in the wet at Barcelona, spinning out at the final corner on his first lap with inters. Eyewitnesses say the track was still slick, and the weather didn’t help. Team boss Mekies chalked it up to tricky conditions, but the real question: will this setback slow Red Bull’s early momentum, or is this just part of the learning curve for the young Frenchman? #Sports #Racing #F1Testing00Share
Karla Young+FollowRed Bull’s Secret Weapon in Barcelona?Anyone else catch Ted Kravitz’s comments on Red Bull’s monster mileage during day one of Barcelona testing? Rookie Isack Hadjar topped the timesheets, but the real story is how the Bulls racked up laps while rivals like Ferrari and Aston Martin held back. With a huge rules shakeup for 2026, early reliability could be the edge Max and Hadjar need to keep the Silver Arrows at bay. Thoughts on whether this is a sign of Red Bull dominance or just testing mind games? #Sports #Racing #F1Testing00Share
Victor Mathews+FollowHadjar’s RB22 Crash Ends Barca Day 2 EarlyTough break for Red Bull’s rookie, as Isack Hadjar put the RB22 in the barriers at Turn 14, cutting Day 2 of Barcelona testing short. The incident brought out a red flag and left fans debating if it was the tricky wet conditions or a rookie mistake. Meanwhile, Ferrari’s Leclerc managed a full run before the rain, showing the Prancing Horse’s reliability. Thoughts on Hadjar’s shunt and how it might affect Red Bull’s prep? #Sports #Racing #F1Testing00Share
Jeremy Campbell+FollowRed Bull-Ford Fires First Shot in F1's New EraHow about that for a statement? The Bulls and Ford came out swinging in Barcelona, with rookie Isack Hadjar putting the new power unit on top of the timesheets. Sure, it’s just day one of 2026 testing and everyone’s running different programs, but beating the Silver Arrows’ young gun Antonelli by two seconds is a flex. Early days, but this Red Bull-Ford alliance looks spicy. Thoughts on Hadjar’s pace and the Bulls’ reliability? #Sports #Racing #F1Testing00Share
