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Mercedes marca el paso en Montmeló mientras McLaren suma rodaje
- Mercedes led the third day of private F1 testing at Montmeló, with the fastest laps from Antonelli and Russell.
- Both Mercedes drivers completed over 90 laps, signaling a reliability-focused program.
- McLaren joined the action with substantial track time, aiming to build data ahead of Bahrain tests.
- The session included Alpine, Haas, Audi, and Racing Bulls alongside Mercedes and McLaren.
- Rain limited Tuesday testing, but Wednesday offered more representative running for teams.
- Bahrain tests (11-13 and 18-20 February) will provide initial performance readings.
- The 2026 season starts in Australia from March 6 to 8.
- The article notes preparations focus on reliability and data correlation ahead of rule changes.
- Norris’ McLaren car placed behind Mercedes in official pace, according to unofficial times.
- The report emphasizes that the first real performance signals will come from Bahrain and the 2026 season opener in Australia.
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