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Big mileage, early confidence: Mercedes open Barcelona shakedown strongly

©Mercedes Michael Delaney 26/01/2026 at 18:2126/01/2026 at 19:47 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Mercedes launched its 2026 Formula 1 campaign in quietly confident fashion as the opening day of the Barcelona Shakedown got underway on Monday, with the team banking heavy mileage and valuable early knowledge from its new W17 silver arrow. With the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosting the first of five private test days – and teams restricted to running on just three – Mercedes was one of seven outfits to hit the track immediately on Monday, keen to make the most of every available lap. Kimi Antonelli was handed the keys for the morning session and wasted no time getting to...
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