Technical Innovations
Mercedes tops mileage in F1 2026 Barcelona shakedown
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Mercedes completed 500 laps to lead the mileage charts during the behind-closed-doors Barcelona shakedown for the 2026 Formula 1 season, showcasing strong reliability with its new W17 car. Ferrari impressed with Lewis Hamilton setting the fastest unofficial time of 1:16.348, while Aston Martin's radical Adrian Newey-designed AMR26 made a late but eye-catching debut. The test highlighted variations in active aerodynamics and suspensions across the grid, marking a smooth start to the new regulations era.
Building on the Australian GP near-miss and start procedure debates, Shanghai paddock talk ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix highlighted George Russell's power unit mastery, persistent safety fears, and new technical innovations like Ferrari's radical rear wing.