8legs: Circuit de barcelona-catalunya, spain

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Hamilton called the Barcelona shakedown 'really productive' in wet conditions as Ferrari pushed the SF-26 forward.
Ferrari completed about 120 laps on Day 2, sharing track time between Hamilton and Leclerc.
Hamilton highlighted ongoing work on energy deployment and the new SM system during the wet running.
Hamilton stressed the need for more days like this to keep progressing with the new regulations.
Ferrari aimed to extract balance and new aero concepts, including active aero and different energy management.
Ferrari entered Day 2 with two more shakedown days available after choosing to sit out the first day.
Leclerc contributed to Day 2 in wet conditions while Hamilton focused on dry-running targets for the future.
Hamilton expressed hope to experience the car in dry conditions to test balance and deployment fully.
Ferrari saw the shakedown as a positive early step amid ongoing reliability checks for the new era.
PlanetF1 continues to cover Barcelona shakedown with updates on team strategies and driver quotes.

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George Russell set fastest time of 1:17.580 in the Day 3 morning session for Mercedes, completing 92 laps.
Franco Colapinto finished second for Alpine with a 1:19.x lap and 56 laps completed.
Lando Norris placed third for McLaren as the team debuted in the Barcelona test week.
Arvid Lindblad was fifth for Racing Bulls, delivering a solid morning run.
Nico Hulkenberg faced a mechanical issue, limiting him to four laps for Audi.
Oliver Bearman finished sixth for Haas with a 3.260s gap and 21 laps.
The results came as teams prepare for further testing and the 2026 F1 calendar.
The article notes continued coverage including the morning results and related topics.
Media coverage referenced at RacingNews365 staff reporting on Day 3 happenings.
The report highlights the session as part of the larger Barcelona pre-season test week.

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Haas F1’s testing schedule is uncertain after a serious issue shortens running on day three in Spain.
Ayao Komatsu said the issues were two reliability problems, with one morning problem and a more serious afternoon issue.
Oliver Bearman ran 21 laps in the morning before a second issue ended the day, with a positive note on improvements from day one to day two.
Haas may skip Thursday or Friday to address the reliability concerns ahead of Bahrain tests.
Two more F1 test sessions are planned in Bahrain ahead of the season opener in Australia on March 8.
Esteban Ocon completed extensive running on day one, providing optimism for Haas.
Weather and testing rules allowed limited track time across three of five days.
Bearman’s first appearance of the week was hindered by a separate gremlin after an earlier issue was addressed.
Koatsu celebrated his birthday on Wednesday amid the testing challenges.
Haas is evaluating learnings from the first day to improve performance in subsequent days.

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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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Bearman called Haas' Barcelona shakedown ‘super impressive,’ highlighting the team’s ability to rack up laps during testing.
The team completed nearly three race distances, showing strong pace and reliability in Barcelona.
Bearman said the initial 2026 regulation changes allow drivers to influence outcomes, presenting a great prospect for Haas.
Bearman noted a small issue during testing, described as expected and non-disruptive.
Haas was among the leaders in laps completed in Barcelona, second only to Red Bull on Day 2.
Bearman emphasized learning from every lap as part of the ongoing 2026 cycle.
The team transitioned from Fiorano to Barcelona, completing the 200-kilometre limit before testing two days later.
Haas confirms ongoing learning of the car and new power unit details amid regulatory updates.
Fernando Bearman’s remarks were part of PlanetF1’s Barcelona testing coverage and related articles.
Laps completed positioned Haas as a performance benchmark in the early 2026 testing.
Bearman’s comments underscored Haas’ morale and collective pride in the shakedown achievements.

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