EXPLAINED: How the Barcelona ​Shakedown will work

This article explains the upcoming Barcelona Shakedown, a crucial pre-season event for Formula 1 teams to test their cars under realistic conditions before the first race in Australia. It highlights the importance of this event for stress-testing race machines and gathering data on car performance and reliability. The Shakedown runs from January 26 to January 30, allowing teams flexibility in scheduling their runs based on weather and operational needs. While this event is not focused on chasing performance, it sets the stage for the official pre-season testing in Bahrain, where teams will begin to refine their cars for the competitive season.