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McLaren issues revealed as testing cut short in Barcelona
McLaren experienced issues with their new 2026 F1 car during testing in Barcelona, forcing them to end the day early. Australian driver Oscar Piastri faced a fuel systems problem, limiting their track time on Thursday. Both Piastri and McLaren acknowledged the need to address these challenges and improve the car’s performance. Despite setbacks, McLaren believes in identifying and fixing the issues to enhance the car’s competitiveness. Pre-season testing indicates McLaren may face tougher competition in the upcoming F1 season, with Mercedes showing strong performance in Barcelona.
