F1 testing 2022: Day 2 results, driver schedule, and how can I watch Barcelona pre-season on TV today?

Testing has begun for the 2022 Formula 1 season with Charles Leclerc quickest on day 2 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.

Red Bull: Sergio Perez

Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton (AM), George Russell (PM)

Ferrari: Carlos Sainz (AM), Charles Leclerc (PM)

McLaren: Daniel Ricciardo

Alpine: Esteban Ocon

AlphaTauri: Pierre Gasly

Aston Martin: Lance Stroll (AM), Sebastian Vettel (PM)

Williams: Alex Albon (AM), Nicholas Latifi (PM)

Alfa Romeo: Valtteri Bottas (AM), Guanyu Zhou (PM)

Haas: Mick Schumacher (AM), Nikita Mazepin (PM)

Final timesheet

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