Norris pleased with ‘good learning’ in Bahrain

Lando Norris capped off an impressive performance on the second day of the Bahrain pre-season test, recording the highest lap count with 149 tours in the McLaren MCL40. The Briton described it as "probably the most laps I’ve done in a day" in Formula 1, expressing satisfaction with the extensive "good learning" achieved. He highlighted adapting to varying fuel loads, significant temperature, and wind changes throughout the day as particularly valuable. Norris believes he now has a strong understanding of the car, feeling well-prepared for the upcoming Australian Grand Prix, despite acknowledging ongoing areas for improvement for the McLaren team. It was a highly productive day for the driver and the team.