F1 Barcelona testing 2022: Fastest times, driver schedule, dates and how can I watch on TV today?

Testing is underway for the 2022 Formula One season with Charles Leclerc quickest in the morning session of day one in Barcelona.

Two tests will take place before the first Grand Prix in Bahrain, with this the first opportunity for fans to get a look at the new cars following a major rule overhaul.

Plenty of attention will also be paid to Lewis Hamilton following his Abu Dhabi heartbreak. Having declared himself ready to fight for a record eighth title against reigning champion Max Verstappen, any early signs of superiority will no doubt be pored over.

And then there is the chance for an unexpected frontrunner to emerge, perhaps McLaren or Ferrari, with this season holding plenty of intrigue for fans.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the Barcelona test...

The F1 pre-season test runs between Wednesday, February 23 and Friday, February 25.

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosts the three-day event.

Each day begins at 8am GMT and the chequered flag will be waved at 5pm GMT, with a one-hour lunch pause at noon to break up the morning and afternoon sessions.

TV channel: The first test, unlike the second, will not be shown live via any broadcaster.

Highlights: The official F1 channel will deliver a nightly highlights review show after each day’s running.

The second day’s schedule will be made available on Thursday morning.

Final day one timesheet

1) Lando Norris, McLaren, 1m19.568, C4 tyre

2) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, 1m20.165, C3

3) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, 1m20.416 C3

4) George Russell, Mercedes, 1m20.784, C3

5) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 1m20.929 C3

6) Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin, 1m21.276, C3

7) Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri, 1m21.638, C3

8) Fernando Alonso, Alpine, 1m21.746, C2

9) Max Verstappen, Red Bull,