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Leclerc makes the Ferrari power unit roar to top morning session on Friday

13:08, 30 Jan

Updated: 14:02, 30 Jan

byKada Sarkozi

Charles Leclerc set the pace on Friday morning of the final day of the 2026 Barcelona pre-season test.

A total of eight teams are on track today at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Williams is not present, while Mercedes and Racing Bulls have already completed the maximum three permitted days on track.

Leclerc was reportedly the fastest, setting an unofficial lap time of 1:16.653. The Ferrari driver completed 79 laps.

Max Verstappen could also return to action. GPblog understands that the team could not be on track yesterday as additional parts also had to be flown in from Milton Keynes. The RB22 is now ready for Verstappen, who reportedly clocked the third fastest time this morning.

Unofficial lap times - Morning session of Day 5 in Barcelona

1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)	1:16.653	79 laps
2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)	1:17.446	79 laps
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)	1:18.285	69 laps
4. Oliver Bearman (Haas)	1:18.423	105 laps
5. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)	1:19.754	78 laps
6. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)	1:20.179	64 laps
7. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)	1:20.795	49 laps
8. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)	1:22.790	33 laps

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