Max Verstappen topped the unofficial timesheets on Day 2 of the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season testing at Barcelona as persistent rain left Red Bull and Ferrari the only teams on track.
The behind-closed-doors shakedown, limited to five days with each squad allocated three sessions, underscored the challenges of adapting to revolutionary 2026 regulations amid unpredictable weather, halting broader participation from Mercedes, Alpine, Audi and Cadillac.
Verstappen delivered an early benchmark lap of 1:19.578 on the Red Bull RB22, roughly 1.4 seconds off teammate Isack Hadjar’s blistering Day 1 effort, signaling the team’s intent to defend their dominance in the new era.
Charles Leclerc, meanwhile, seized the respite to post an early 1:20.8 in the Ferrari SF-26, before handing over to Lewis Hamilton in the afternoon.
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Unofficial 2026 F1 Barcelona pre-season testing Day 2 Results
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time/Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:19.578 | 25 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +1.266 | 65 |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | +12.313 | 43 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +13.294 | 53 |
