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McLaren suffer day-ending problem as Aston Martin finally hit the track – RacingNews365 Review
Oscar Piastri tested McLaren’s 2026 F1 challenger at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya after Lando Norris drove the MCL40 the day before. However, Piastri encountered a problem and did not get back on track in the afternoon.
Lance Stroll revealed Aston Martin’s revolutionary AMR26 design in Barcelona, with Fernando Alonso set to drive tomorrow. The long wait for the new car has proven to be worth it.
Red Bull received the spare parts needed to repair Max Verstappen’s RB22 after Isack Hadjar’s crash, allowing Verstappen to drive on Friday.
George Russell praised Mercedes’ progress during the Barcelona shakedown test, with no major issues reported after three days of running.
Lewis Hamilton had a challenging start with Ferrari’s 2026 F1 car in wet conditions but enjoyed his first dry running on Thursday after a series of “miserable” days.
