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Europe · 25 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 · 4 headlines · Crash.net, Mercedes-AMG F1, Racing Bulls, The Race

Maiden F1 test debuts

Several young and junior drivers completed their first official Formula 1 test outings during a recent testing session. Jamie Chadwick made history driving for Williams, becoming a notable milestone for female representation in F1 testing. Joshua Dürksen took part with Mercedes, marking a first for a Paraguayan driver in F1, while Nikola Tsolov also completed his maiden test with the Racing Bulls team. Reports and analysis pieces have since examined how each driver performed and what their outings might signal for their future prospects in the sport.

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25 September 2026