P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris has hit the track for the first time this week, as McLaren begins its programme on Day 3 of the F1 pre-season test in Barcelona.
Lando Norris has started testing at the Barcelona pre-season Formula 1 test, driving McLaren’s MCL40 in a special black livery with the #1.
Mercedes is testing new powertrains with varied strategies, focusing on long runs while McLaren is opting for short runs before pitting.
Alpine is also utilizing a long-run strategy, with Franco Colapinto reportedly setting the fastest time of the day at 1:19.150.
Audi faced challenges as Hülkenberg’s car stopped on track due to technical issues, with Red Bull deciding to skip Day 3 after productive runs on the first two days.
Ferrari and Audi have yet to take to the track on Day 3, with various incidents halting Hülkenberg and Bortoleto’s runs earlier in the week.
