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Mercedes’ running in Barcelona is complete, with 500 laps having been completed by the Silver Arrows.
George Russell is pleased with Mercedes’ progress during the Barcelona shakedown test, confirming the absence of major issues throughout the week. Mercedes’ testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ended on Thursday after running on three days. The Silver Arrows showed strength by amassing significant mileage and setting fast lap times. Russell took over from Kimi Antonelli on Thursday and topped the timesheets with a 1:16.455 after 77 laps. Mercedes completed a total of 500 laps, providing crucial data for analysis before the Bahrain tests. Russell expressed satisfaction with the car’s performance and the team’s ability to address any minor issues encountered, looking forward to further progress towards the upcoming season.
