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Fernando Alonso got his first taste on Friday of the latest regulatory change in Formula 1.
Fernando Alonso confirmed that Aston Martin finished its program in Barcelona despite missing the opening three and a half days of the test. The Silverstone-based team arrived late but managed to get Alonso on the track for 61 laps. This was the lowest number of laps completed by any team. Although Aston Martin gathered data, there is still much work to be done before the next test and the first race in Australia. Alonso considered driving the new AMR26 a special moment as it signaled a new regulatory cycle for him. He emphasized the importance of strong mileage at this early stage of testing and acknowledged the need for more work before the season opener in Melbourne.
