The initial break-in period of the machines is intended to ensure that there are no obvious problems before the start of the tests. That all components and mechanisms work properly, cool the cooling systems and start the engines.
Mercedes spent two shooting days at a time at Silverstone – yesterday and today, having not completed as many laps, leading the team to publish the minimum number of videos – leaving the pits of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to watch him through the lock photographers.
Rumors immediately surfaced that Mercedes had technical problems during the break-in of the car, especially at the launch of the power plant.
RacingNews365 contacted Mercedes for comment, a spokesperson said the rumors were unfounded. Wednesday was “demonstration day” and Thursday was “recording day”, so not much happened.
Winter testing will be held next week in Bahrain (February 23-25) in which all ten teams will participate.
Source: F1 News
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