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An astonishing performance from Mercedes as they continue to chalk up lap after lap.
George Russell downplayed the significance of Mercedes’ top times during the Barcelona test, emphasizing the focus on racking up laps. Mercedes excelled with a total of 334 laps over two days, equivalent to five Spanish Grands Prix. Russell and Antonelli led the lap count, with Antonelli setting the fastest time of 1:17.362s on soft tires. Russell highlighted the importance of reliability and mileage accumulation, stressing that the early times hold little weight. Looking ahead to the season, Mercedes remains focused on preparations and potential dry weather for the final day of testing in Barcelona.
