Mercedes and Racing Bulls have worked a day on Pirelli tests
On Tuesday, Barcelona hosted the first day of another Pirelli test series with the participation of two teams – Mercedes and Racing Bulls provided specially modified cars from previous years and racers to work with 2026 tire prototypes.
George Russell at the wheel of a Mercedes and Isaac Hajjar at Racing Bulls tested slicks of rigid compounds corresponding to the characteristics of the Spanish track.
During the day, George completed 136 laps with a best time of 1:16.920, and Isaac completed 146 laps with a best time of 1:18.334.
The tests will continue tomorrow. Andrea Kimi Antonelli will drive the Mercedes, and the second team will be Red Bull Racing and their Japanese racer Yuki Tsunoda.
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