Teams will head to Barcelona for the first official running of F1 2026 with a number of restrictions placed upon them.

That includes an unusual request to run in either a plain or camouflaged livery if they’ve not yet unveiled their 2026 look.

Teams face livery restrictions for ‘closed doors’ F1 2026 Barcelona test

The Barcelona test marks the first track running for the new season, but itis set to be held behind closed doors in Barcelona.

With significant new regulations on their way, the test is designed to offer teams an opportunity to iron out any teething issues with their new machines away from the public gaze.

As such, there is no real incentive for teams to be decked out in their 2026 colours.

Indeed, with two tests to follow shortly afterwards in Bahrain, they’ve been asked

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