P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull seem to be the team other competitors are keeping an eye on at the first pre-season test at Bahrain.
Lando Norris has recognized Red Bull’s advantage with its F1 power unit after analyzing GPS data in Bahrain pre-season testing. The engine, co-developed with Ford this year, has impressed early on. Mercedes’ Toto Wolff claimed it’s a second faster on straights, a claim Verstappen disputed. Norris, among others, believes Red Bull’s engine leads the pack. Norris praised Red Bull’s ability to gain lap time effortlessly through energy deployment. McLaren, with Mercedes engines, aims to defend titles from 2025, but Norris sees Ferrari ahead. McLaren plans to improve but acknowledges the challenge in surpassing Ferrari.
