P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Mercedes W17’s three-day salvo in Barcelona has lived up to all the pre-season hype
Mercedes had an exceptional first week of testing with its new Formula 1 car and engine, meeting and exceeding high expectations. The team’s performance on the track stood out, showcasing superior speed and reliability compared to its competitors. The feedback on both the car and engine has been positive, with Mercedes openly expressing satisfaction with their progress. Despite finishing a day early, Mercedes successfully completed their planned program and continued to fine-tune their setup. The emphasis during testing was on learning and adaptation to the new cars and engine demands, with drivers acknowledging the positive results. Mercedes remained the fastest team throughout the testing period, showing steady improvement each day and demonstrating a strong foundation for the upcoming Bahrain test.
