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ISACK HADJAR’S BARCELONA CRASH: A ROOKIE MISTAKE OR RED BULL'S 2026 WARNING SIGN?

Isack Hadjar crashes the RB22 in Barcelona while Lewis Hamilton clocks his first laps for Ferrari. Get the full Day 2 report here.

Isack Hadjar’s Barcelona crash: A rookie mistake or Red Bull's 2026 warning sign?
Isack Hadjar crashes the RB22 in Barcelona

Isack Hadjar, Red Bull’s recruit, crashed his car in the rain during the second day of F1 pre-season testing in Barcelona. He’s only 21, just wrapped up his rookie year, and already has a promotion lined up for 2026. On his first lap out on intermediate tyres—right after swapping from full wets—he lost it at the last corner and slammed into the barriers.

Red Bull’s keeping things quiet. The test is private, no independent media around, and they haven’t said a word about the crash. Still, people trackside saw what happened: the track was slick, drizzle still coming down, and Hadjar spun out backwards into the wall.

Up until then, Red Bull looked solid. They’d picked up where they left off on day one, and Max Verstappen even got his first taste of the car that morning. Verstappen had his own moment too—slid off at Turn Five on his out lap—but managed to keep going.

The weather played havoc with everyone’s plans. Only Red Bull and Ferrari bothered to run on Tuesday; teams only get three of the five days, so they have to pick their moments. McLaren, the reigning champs, weren’t ready until late in the morning and, looking at the weather, decided to hold off until Wednesday. Now they’ll run through the last three days.

Ferrari split their day between Charles Leclerc in the morning and Lewis Hamilton in the afternoon. They racked up 123 laps—almost the equivalent of two full races. Leclerc admitted it wasn’t ideal: “It’s not been the best conditions because it was a bit rainy, but we did our programme because we are not focusing on performance.”

This year, F1 has thrown out a bunch of new rules—fresh chassis, engines, tyres, and fuel. The hybrid system is more important than ever, so energy management is going to be a big deal. But Leclerc says it’s too soon to draw any conclusions about the new car.

“We haven’t pushed any bit of the car just yet; it was all about doing a proper system check on track,” he said. “We’ll know more as we rack up miles. First impression? Managing everything is going to be more challenging for us drivers—maybe that’ll spice things up. For now, we’ve ticked off the first checks, everything went as planned, and next is figuring out performance. That comes later in the week, once we see how everything works together.”

Ferrari needs a turnaround after a rough 2025—no wins for either Leclerc or Hamilton. The new rules are their shot at closing the gap. Leclerc’s upbeat: “I’m really excited to see what the others have and how we stack up when we start pushing. This year, every team’s got a chance to try something bold, maybe pull ahead. I hope we’re the ones who get it right, but no matter what, we’ll give it everything to get Ferrari back on top.”

KIM KARDASHIAN AND LEWIS HAMILTON SPOTTED ON ROMANTIC EUROPEAN TOUR TOGETHER

Kim Kardashian and F1 star Lewis Hamilton are turning heads across Europe as insiders reveal Kim's "Russell Wilson" nickname.

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Kim and Lewis Hamilton spark a fly in London and Paris sightings

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the latest celebrity duo making waves, and apparently, Kim’s already got a cheeky nickname for him. The two have been spotted out together in the Cotswolds, London, and Paris, just enjoying themselves and turning a few heads in the process.

Word is, Kim’s close friends are spilling a few details about this new romance. One insider claims Lewis isn’t looking to settle down right now, but Kim still has a special name for him—she calls him “her Russell Wilson”. If you know the reference, it’s a nod to NFL star Russell Wilson, who married singer Ciara after her high-profile breakup with rapper Future. Friends say Kim thinks of Lewis as a “sophisticated upgrade” from her ex, Kanye West.

Kim and Kanye—now legally known as Ye—were married from 2014 to 2021 and share four kids. Their co-parenting relationship is famously complicated.

Kim’s reportedly a bit anxious about how Kanye will react to her new thing with Lewis, considering Kanye and Lewis were friends back in the day. One source told the Mail, “They’re both cautious about Kanye’s feelings since he and Lewis go way back. Kim’s living for herself these days, but she doesn’t want to poke the bear. They know this could set Kanye off, so they’re keeping it light and just having fun for now.”

Kim and Lewis first crossed paths years ago at GQ’s 2014 Men of the Year Awards. Back then, they both showed up with their now-exes—Kim was with Ye, and Lewis was with Nicole Scherzinger.

Kanye even had Lewis over for Easter one year. He talked about it: “Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio. We’re having Easter brunch—my wife’s family, my friends, everyone’s there. And everybody’s like, ‘What is this music?’ and I’m like, ‘It’s Lewis Hamilton’s music.’”

Since splitting from Ye, Kim’s dated Pete Davidson and moved on. Kanye’s remarried, too—this time to Australian architect Bianca Censori.

Those two have been in the headlines a lot, usually for their wild fashion choices. Things got especially wild when Bianca showed up at the Grammy Awards in a see-through gown. She arrived in a black fur coat but ditched it to reveal a sheer dress that left little to the imagination. People at the event were definitely stunned.

FERRARI SF-26 COMPLETES 121 LAPS IN HISTORIC LEWIS HAMILTON-LECLERC BARCELONA DEBUT

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed a "productive" 121-lap debut for the Ferrari SF-26 during 2026 testing in Barcelona.

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Lewis Hamilton delivers first verdict on Ferrari SF-26 after "challenging" rain

Ferrari kicked off its on-track work for the 2026 Formula One season with a steady first day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc split driving duties in the team’s bold new car, and the whole thing felt like the start of a new chapter.

With the 2026 rules shaking up both the chassis and the power unit, Ferrari didn’t chase lap times. They zeroed in on checking systems, making sure their data lined up, and ironing out any reliability kinks. The weather threw a few curveballs—rain, some dry patches—but even so, they got through their plan and stacked up plenty of laps.

Leclerc seemed upbeat after his first taste of the new machine. He said it felt good to get back behind the wheel and start figuring out the car, even if the focus was just on systems and not raw speed. “We came here to understand how everything works,” he said. “With the weather mixed up, today was all about checks. We finished what we set out to do, and the car did what we expected. It’s a solid start and a decent base.”

Hamilton, now officially in Ferrari red, felt the same. For him, it was a busy day—lots of on-track time, plenty of new things to get used to—but he called it productive. “We got good mileage, learnt a lot, and didn’t hit any big issues. That’s what matters with so many changes coming in. This gives us a strong platform for the next few days.”

Ferrari’s Head of Track Engineering, Matteo Togninalli, stressed how important it was just to get through the day cleanly. “Given the conditions, it went well for us,” he said. Rain or not, they racked up the laps and—most importantly—avoided any real reliability problems. That’s the top priority when you’re shaking down a brand-new car and engine.

Performance talk? Still way too early for that. Right now, Ferrari’s just learning how this new car behaves, gathering data, and building up bit by bit as the days go on—keeping their focus squarely on themselves.

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