Reigning F1 World Champion Lando Norris (AP)
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News1829-01-2026, 10:50

Lando Norris Unveils McLaren MCL40 at Barcelona F1 Test, Eyes New Season Challenge

  • Lando Norris returned to the track, completing 62 laps in McLaren's new MCL40 car during private F1 testing in Barcelona.
  • McLaren, the reigning F1 constructors' champions, made their first appearance after missing the initial two days of testing.
  • Norris expressed excitement about seeing the car fully assembled and the 'number one' on his car, calling it 'surreal'.
  • Six teams, including Alpine, Audi, Haas, McLaren, Mercedes, and Racing Bulls, participated in Wednesday's dry session.
  • Teams are prioritizing car reliability over performance due to new technical regulations for the upcoming season.

Why It Matters: Lando Norris debuted McLaren's MCL40 at Barcelona F1 tests, focusing on reliability for the new season.

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