5 Things We Learned from 2016 Barcelona F1 1st Test

After nearly three months without Formula One (not counting Pirelli's tyre test), we finally got our first look at the teams' 2016 cars this week at the first pre-season test in Barcelona. At this point, we'll give the obligatory caveat that it's unwise to read too much into testing times, with teams running different fuel loads, tyre compounds and test programmes throughout the week. But that won't stop us from drawing a few conclusions based on what the teams showed over four days around the Circuit de Catalunya. Are Ferrari close to challenging Mercedes? Can Haas score points in Melbourne? Have McLaren and Honda finally gotten their act together? Read on for our thoughts on these questions and more.Begin Slideshow...

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