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Formula 1 in 2020 roars into life with the first pre-season test!

Current lap time results [3pm] for day two of the first Formula 1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.

Renault’s 2020 Formula 1 car has finally been fully revealed as it made its public debut on the opening morning of pre-season testing at Barcelona.

Formula 1 pre-season testing begins this weekend in Barcelona as the 10 teams and 20 drivers prepare for their first laps in anger of 2020.

After a long winter break, Formula 1 is back underway and almost ready for a new season, but first, it’s the small matter of pre-season testing in Barcelona. 

With the 2020 Formula 1 season almost upon and car launches already well underway, Crash.net rounds up the best images so far from each team's respective unveilings of their latest machines...

Renault has made a “very visible step forward” with its Formula 1 power unit performance, according to McLaren technical director James Key. McLaren is heading into its third year powered by Renault engines after making the switch from Honda following its divorce at the end of 2017.

Renault, Williams and Haas are all completing a shakedown and filming day with their respective 2020 Formula 1 cars at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ahead of the start of pre-season testing.

Renault executive director Marcin Budkowski believes the Formula 1 rules overhaul set to arrive in 2021 is nothing the sport has ever been through before with a “revolution” in the regulations.

Esteban Ocon says Renault’s transformation in the three years he’d been away made its headquarters unrecognisable and he’s been impressed by the improvements made.

Renault has moved to address why its 2020 Formula 1 car was not present at its launch event ahead of the new season.

The Renault Formula 1 team has promoted Guanyu Zhou to the tole of test driver for the upcoming 2020 season.

Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says Esteban Ocon’s arrival at Enstone has “revitalised” the entire Formula 1 team ahead of the 2020 season.

Renault Formula 1 team boss Cyril Abiteboul insists the French manufacturer’s challenging 2019 will not detract from its end goal of re-establishing itself as a race-winning outfit.

Daniel Ricciardo is optimistic he and new Renault teammate Esteban Ocon can form a constructive working relationship as the French manufacturer plots its resurgence in 2020.

Renault has teased its 2020 Formula 1 colours for the R.S.20 with help from Daniel Ricciardo and new driver Esteban Ocon.

Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo believes Netflix’s Drive to Survive documentary series helped put Formula 1 “on the map” in the United States.

With the start of the 2020 Formula 1 campaign looming ever closer, teams have begun to fire up their cars for the first time ahead of pre-season testing. But which power unit do you think sounds best? Mercedes

The 2020 Formula 1 world championship is gaining momentum ahead of pre-season testing with all launch and livery reveal dates starting to be confirmed. 

Formula 2 driver Jack Aitken has announced his association with the Renault Formula 1 team has come to an end.

Guanyu Zhou will remain in FIA Formula 2 for a second campaign in 2020, with the Renault Formula 1 junior staying at the UNI-Virtuosi squad.

Renault Formula 1 youngster Christian Lundgaard will graduate to Formula 2 in 2020 after completing ART Grand Prix’s line-up for the forthcoming season.

Pat Fry will officially begin work in his new role as Renault technical director (chassis) on February 5 ahead of the 2020 Formula 1 season.

Prema Racing has signed Formula Renault Eurocup champion Oscar Piastri to complete its driver line-up for the 2020 FIA Formula 3 season.