P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aston Martin brought the penultimate day of Formula 1 testing at Barcelona to an early end on Thursday
During Formula 1 testing at Barcelona, Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin encountered a technical problem after just four laps, resulting in his new AMR26 stopping on track.
Stroll’s car came to a halt in the final sector on his fifth tour, leaving Aston Martin hoping for a swift resolution to ensure a full day of running on Friday.
McLaren also faced troubles as Oscar Piastri had a fuel system issue, while Mercedes had a strong day, with George Russell setting the fastest time.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was the closest challenger to Mercedes, while Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson showed impressive pace for Racing Bulls.
Mercedes has completed its allowed three days of testing, while other teams, like Red Bull, aim to wrap up their running on Friday.
