Summary
Mercedes F1 team is performing well in pre-season testing in Barcelona, preparing for the 2026 technical changes in Formula 1. The team is testing a new car with improved technology, and early results suggest they might be the leading team. Mercedes' drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are achieving fast lap times and covering significant distances on the track.
Key Facts
- Mercedes is testing their new car at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
- The team expects big changes in 2026 with new rules about power units and car design.
- Mercedes' early lap times suggest they have a competitive advantage.
- Driver Kimi Antonelli recorded one of the fastest lap times in the tests.
- Mercedes' new engine is shared with McLaren, Alpine, and Williams but seems most efficient in the Mercedes cars.
- Mercedes recorded the most distance so far, with 973 kilometers (about 604 miles) completed.
- Other teams like Red Bull and Williams are facing challenges and have missed track time.
- Mercedes' engineer stated the car is running smoothly without major technical issues.
