When is F1 pre-season testing and how can I follow it?

The countdown to the start of the new Formula 1 season will continue this week as the teams enjoy their final on-track running ahead of the opening race during the second winter test in Barcelona.

All 10 teams hit the track for the first time in anger with their new cars last week at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, but had to weather the elements as cold conditions and even snow made for limited running at times.

The results page featured a familiar name at the top as Lewis Hamilton turned in the fastest time of the test for Mercedes, finishing ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and McLaren driver Stoffel Vandoorne.

However, with teams forced to change their programmes due to the weather conditions, it won't be until this week that we start to see the drivers hitting the track in anger and showing the first signs of performance.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the start of the second F1 pre-season test in Barcelona on Tuesday.

When is Formula 1 pre-season testing?

Following the opening sessions last week in Barcelona, the second F1 pre-season test begins on Tuesday March 6 and comes to a close on Friday March 9. Each day is scheduled to see track running from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., with a one-hour break for lunch.

Where is Formula 1 pre-season testing taking place?

Both F1 pre-season tests are being held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on the outskirts of Barcelona in Spain.

Who will be driving at Formula 1 pre-season testing?

All 20 F1 drivers who will race through the 2018 season are scheduled to feature in pre-season testing, with the addition of some reserve, development and young drivers. You can see the full line-up for testing by clicking here.

How can I follow Formula 1 pre-season testing?

F1 pre-season testing will not be broadcast live on either TV or online via live stream, but Crash.net will be providing live updates on its live blog throughout all eight days from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This will be complemented by the latest news, interviews and features straight from the paddock.

In addition to the live blog, updates will also be posted to Crash.net's F1 Twitter account (@CRASH_NET_F1). You can also follow our on-site reporters Luke Smith (@LukeSmithF1) and Haydn Cobb (@haydncobb) for further updates.