Russell encouraged by Mercedes debut in Barcelona opening test

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2026-01-26

(PA Media/dpa) - George Russell said on Monday he was pleased with his first taste of the Mercedes he hopes will carry him to a maiden world championship. Russell's Mercedes were among seven of Formula One's 11 teams to take part in the opening day of this week's behind-closed-doors test at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya. F1 teams have faced a race against time to be ready for the new season following a major upheaval of the sport's technical r......

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