P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes has maintained throughout pre-season testing that Red Bull has the strongest package ahead of the new season.
George Russell has emphasized that Red Bull has a significant advantage over the field going into the upcoming season. Competitors have taken notice of Red Bull’s impressive package during the pre-season tests in Bahrain, particularly praising the efficiency of its power unit. Red Bull has developed its own power unit in collaboration with Ford for this season. Amid controversy surrounding Mercedes’ compression ratio trick, Russell believes the focus should be on Red Bull’s alleged superiority, with a reported half a second to a second advantage in deployment per lap. Russell described the gap as “pretty scary” and praised Red Bull’s consistent performance in delivering competitive cars. The ongoing pre-season tests have been enlightening for many involved in the sport.
