Lawson described the test as a steep but encouraging learning curve, with the team prioritising mileage and adaptability over any early conclusions about form. “It was a positive and interesting three days of testing here in Barcelona,” Lawson said. “We’ve been trying several things on the car and it’s been great to keep building mileage on the new power unit,” he said. Team principal Alan Permane said the shakedown delivered exactly what Racing Bulls needed as it prepares for official testing. “We feel we hit the ground running with the new car and power unit, and they’ve both run very reliably since the first run,” Permane said.