The champion is back: the best photos from Day 3 of the Barcelona test

McLaren completed its first miles today at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with defending world champion Lando Norris behind the wheel.

Meanwhile, his teammate, Oscar Piastri, was also closely following the happenings on track.

Reportedly, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell set the fastest lap times on Day 3. The Italian youngster unofficially clocked a 1:17.382 after taking over the W17 from Russell during the afternoon session.

Both Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly were in action for Alpine on Wednesday. Nico Hulkenberg drove for Audi, and caused a red flag during the morning session after the RS26 stopped on track.

Oliver Bearman's Haas was also responsible for a red flag, while Arvid Lindblad's Racing Bulls stopped on track during the afternoon. After the session, the British rookie reported no issues at all.

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