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Martin Brundle reveals F1 quirk that could see Mercedes title bid fall apart
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has raised concerns for Mercedes heading into the 2026 season, despite their impressive performance in early testing sessions.
With George Russell setting the pace for the Silver Arrows, their new car has shown promising speed and reliability during the pre-season tests.
However, Brundle warns that testing times can be deceiving, especially given the cold conditions that may not accurately reflect race weekend environments.
He suggests that Mercedes might have optimized their setup too well for heating up tires, potentially causing issues in variable track temperatures.
Despite early success, Brundle advises caution and emphasizes the need to see how the car performs under normal conditions before making any definitive conclusions.
