1 The F1 summer shutdown: 14 days, explained For two weeks every August the wind tunnels stop spinning and the laptops stay shut, and the FIA checks its work. 7 Sep 2026 5 MIN 2 F1 pre-season testing, explained Three days, one circuit, and lap times that mean almost nothing on their own; here's how to actually read a pre-season test. 7 Sep 2026 4 MIN