Barcelona Pre-Season Test Day 3: 2026 F1 Results Revealed
During the third day of the Barcelona pre-season test, Mercedes dominated the timing charts. Kimi Antonelli took over from George Russell in the afternoon, recording the fastest time of the session at 1:17.362. Russell closely followed, just two-tenths of a second behind, marking Mercedes as the only team to achieve times in the 1:17 range.
2026 F1 Results Recap
Reigning champion Lando Norris made his first appearance of the testing week. Driving the new McLaren MCL40, he completed a solid 76 laps. On the other hand, Nico Hulkenberg faced difficulties with his Audi, resulting in the slowest lap time of the day. Despite these issues, he managed to log 68 laps.
Day 3 Highlights
- Kimi Antonelli: Fastest time of the day – 1:17.362
- George Russell: Finished just two-tenths behind Antonelli
- Lando Norris: First run in McLaren MCL40 with 76 laps
- Nico Hulkenberg: Slowest lap, 68 laps completed
This session showcased the teams’ early performances as they prepare for the intense competition of the season ahead.
