This Friday marked the first day of practice for a grand prix weekend in the 2026 Formula 1 season. With the numerous changes introduced by the new regulations, particularly in the way these cars are driven, the approach to free practice is different from previous seasons.
However, since this is the first race under the new rules, many aspects remain unclear for the teams. When asked about his first Friday of the 2026 season, which on paper seemed to go smoothly with a 10th and 11th place in the two practice sessions, Esteban Ocon admitted that, despite nine days of winter testing, there is still a very long list of things to learn.
