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Audi has suffered a second stoppage at Formula 1’s Barcelona test, causing a red flag early on the third day
Audi experienced a second stoppage during Formula 1’s Barcelona test, triggering a red flag early on the third day with Nico Hulkenberg at the wheel of the R26 due to a suspected hydraulic issue. This is Audi’s second day of testing after starting on Monday and skipping Tuesday as teams choose their track days between Monday and Friday. Despite emphasizing reliability and mileage, Audi has lagged behind other engine manufacturers in mileage over the two days, with Honda yet to run at the test. The day three action saw another stoppage with Haas’s Ollie Bearman halting at Turn 2 after which the test resumed with more participation from teams including Mercedes, Racing Bulls, and Alpine. McLaren is expected to debut its 2026 car on Wednesday after skipping the first two days of the test.
