One of Formula 1's biggest ever rules refreshes is upon us, making 'launch season' more intriguing than ever as we get a chance to see the all-new cars before they hit the track.

Audi drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto have spoken out after the organisation's first Formula One challenger hit the track for the first time ahead of the 2026 season. The German auto manufacturer held a filming day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, marking the first time a team turned a wheel this year.