P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Check out the total number of laps completed by each driver and team over the past five days in Barcelona.
Critics were proven wrong about the expectations for the five days of testing at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya, as it did not turn into a repeat of the chaos seen 12 years ago.
The introduction of the new 1.6-litre turbo hybrid power units in F1 in 2014 caused initial struggles, with cars facing numerous technical issues during testing.
To avoid a similar scenario with the updated power unit this season, teams held a private five-day test, excluding fans and media.
Changes to the power unit include the removal of the MGU-H and an increase in the MGU-K power output to 350kW from 120kW in the past.
Fortunately, the testing period proceeded smoothly, with cars running reliably and teams completing a substantial number of laps and kilometers.
Details of the laps and kilometers covered by each driver and team can be found below the article.
