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Mercedes working on fixing handling concerns

Article To news overview © Bahrain Mercedes are usually accustomed to having composed and productive pre-season tests, relentlessly pounding out lap after lap and, usually, producing a frighteningly fast overall time by the end. However, 2021 showed none of the usual Merc composure as the team seemed to struggle to catch up after a gearbox issue on the first day put them on the back foot. Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas both seemed to struggle to control the rear of the W12, with the car having a twitchy rear as the drivers applied the throttle. Hamilton, in particular, had an uncharacteristic few days as he flew off the track and spun on more than one occasion. "It was pretty...
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