Mercedes may have nailed the new F1 regulations after private Barcelona test, Brundle says

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Martin Brundle, a former F1 driver and Sky Sports analyst, said Mercedes’ W17 has “hit the sweet spot” under the new regulations after private testing in Barcelona. He praised Mercedes’ cohesive package and pace, noting the 50:50 internal combustion to electric power and range of regulation changes as the context, but cautioned it’s early and performance could vary with track temperatures and hot vs cold conditions.
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