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Mercedes still paddock favourite despite Friday 'teething issues'
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06/03/2026 at 13:2806/03/2026 at 13:09 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. If you listen to the chatter around the Australian Grand Prix paddock on Friday, you might think Mercedes has already seized control of Formula 1’s new era. Rivals are openly pointing at the Silver Arrows as the early benchmark after the opening day of running at Albert Park Circuit. Yet behind the scenes, Mercedes insists the reality is far less comfortable. Yes, the numbers look promising. Kimi Antonelli finished second fastest and team-mate George Russell third, while their long-run pace left both Ferrari and McLaren drivers raising their eyebrows. But the first Friday of the...
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