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Nico Rosberg stunned by McLaren’s old-school Mercedes performance: ‘Absolutely shocking to us’
Nico Rosberg was shocked by McLaren’s outstanding performance during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, comparing it to the dominance he experienced with Mercedes. The Woking-based team excelled in Barcelona, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris securing top spots in different practice sessions. McLaren truly unleashed the potential of the MCL39 during the final practice session before qualifying. Piastri’s impressive lap put him almost six-tenths ahead of Norris in second, with Charles Leclerc nearly eight-tenths behind in third. Rosberg, amazed by McLaren’s pace advantage, described their performance as monumental and reminiscent of his Mercedes days. It served as a warning to their competitors, showcasing McLaren’s exceptional speed and precision on the track.
