Big Mileage, Early Confidence: Mercedes Open Barcelona Shakedown Strongly
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Formula 1 is one of the biggest changes in the rules of its history. For the first time, the new models are running on the Barcelona circuit. There are hardly any pictures of them, but a message from the speaker is listening.
George Russell described the first day of pre-season testing in Barcelona as "somewhat impressive," while Formula 1 is entering a new technical era. Teams have five days of testing this week, but can only use their cars for three days, at their convenience. Mercedes was one of the seven teams to take the track on Monday. Kimi Antonelli opened the day by making the first rotations in the morning, before flying to Russell for the afternoon. The Br…
The opening of the 2026 season of Formula 1 is close to fast paces, but until then, teams draw their attention to the pre-session, for tests in Barcelona. These are an opportunity for teams of...
Only team photographers can take pictures at the shakedown of Formula 1 in Barcelona. There are a maximum of 12 photos per team and day. Here are the results of Day 1.
Franco Colapinto made his first laps with the Mercedes A526 during the shakedown that started this Monday on the Barcelona circuit in Catalonia. The Argentinian was driving his team's new single-seater in cool but sunny conditions, marking an important stage in its preparation for the upcoming season. On the Catalan route, 4.657 km long and composed of 14 turns, Colapinto completed a total of 60 laps, divided between 28 laps on the (...)
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