P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Liam Lawson completed 132 laps on the opening day of testing in Barcelona, gathering plenty of data for both Racing Bulls and Red Bull.
Liam Lawson impressed Red Bull during the official shakedown test in Barcelona by stating that the power unit felt “very good.” He spent the first day driving Racing Bulls’ VCARB 03, completing 132 laps and setting a best time of 1m 21.513 to gather crucial data for the team. Despite causing a red flag due to a “safety precaution,” Lawson emphasized that the stoppage was not due to any car issues. Racing Bulls faces uncertainties as it is powered by Red Bull, a new entrant in F1 engine manufacturing, but initial feedback on the engine performance has been positive. Lawson highlighted the importance of reliability and continuous learning during the testing period to assess their competitiveness compared to other teams.
