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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff views his team’s recent performance struggles as not a “complete failure,” despite their dominance being challenged following a regulation change in 2022. Fred Vasseur of Ferrari admitted underestimating the impact of abandoning the 2025 car development early on the team’s preparations for the 2026 season amidst major rule changes. F1 has released the start times for the upcoming pre-season testing in Bahrain, with the new 2026 cars set to hit the track at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya behind closed doors. Former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has hinted at a potential F1 return, having played a significant role in shaping the team’s driver lineup over the years. George Russell aims to break the Mercedes trend as expectations for him to challenge for the title continue to grow following his reflections on his performance in 2025.
