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Lewis Hamilton voices GP2 worry as Adrian Newey issues ‘biased’ Mercedes verdict – RacingNews365 Review
Lewis Hamilton stated that the new F1 cars “feel” slower than F2 machinery but are “a more fun car to drive.” He has generally praised the contemporary ground effects cars and the new regulations. Adrian Newey, Aston Martin team principal, confessed his bias in the Mercedes engine trick debate. He acknowledged the attention on Mercedes for exceeding the compression ratio limit. Williams team principal, James Vowles, cautioned against late changes to power unit regulations to counteract Mercedes’ alleged trick, fearing unjust punishment for Mercedes and its engine partners. Lando Norris topped the timesheets on the first day of F1’s pre-season test in Bahrain, with Max Verstappen displaying Red Bull’s strong intentions. Red Bull faced its first major engine problem in F1 testing, with a serious issue halting rookie Arvid Lindblad’s afternoon session.
