Audi tested a new car for the first time.
On the morning of Friday, January 9, the highest level of security was in effect at the track in Barcelona. Audi — the first of the championship entrants — brought a new car onto the track as part of a filming day permitted by the rules.
The secrecy was justified. Everyone was keen to prevent any leaks and to avoid giving rivals any information about the current state of affairs or any technical details. Fans will have to wait a little for the first photographs of the new Audi, which so far has no official name.
According to Spanish observers, the car went out on the track for the first time shortly after 10:00 a.m. The first lap went smoothly, with no apparent problems, and the team then worked through its program. Both main drivers took part in the tests.
Audi has not yet commented on the car’s first outing on the track.
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Audi tested a new car for the first time.
On the morning of Friday, January 9, the highest level of security was in effect on the track in Barcelona.