The first day of Formula 1® testing in 2020 is up and the team of Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport), Jon Noble (F1 Editor, Motorsport.com) and Luke Smith (Formula 1 Reporter, Autosport) bring you up to speed with the main talking points of Day 1 from the Barcelona Paddock.

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Hamilton fastest as Mercedes dominates first day - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148330/hamilton-fastest-as-mercedes-dominates-first-day

New Red Bull F1 car "fast everywhere" - Verstappen - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148332/new-red-bull-fast-everywhere--verstappen

Leclerc: Lowly position on F1 test day one reflects Ferrari approach - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148333/leclerc-lowly-test-position-reflects-ferrari-approach

Racing Point explains 'risky' attempt to replicate 2019 F1 Mercedes - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148334/racing-point-risky-mercedes-replica-explained

Sainz: McLaren reliabiiity meant it used up day one tyre allowance - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148337/sainz-mclaren-ran-out-of-tyres-on-day-one
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F1 Testing Day 1 - The Story Behind Lewis's Long Run Pace

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F1 Testing Day 1 - The Story Behind Lewis's Long Run Pace

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