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What we learned from pre-season testing – with Jolyon Palmer

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Feb 23, 2026
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INSIGHT

Mercedes Look Confident Despite Caution

  • Mercedes emerged from testing looking composed and confident despite some reliability questions.
  • Palmer noted their running programmes avoided full race sims yet the team still projected strong performance.
INSIGHT

McLaren's Development Strength Remains

  • McLaren showed they can still fight because their car looked strong and consistent in Bahrain.
  • Palmer highlighted McLaren's proven factory development pedigree as a major advantage this season.
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Williams' Weight Problem Is Key

  • Williams arrived heavy and off the pace after missing Barcelona, making weight reduction their priority.
  • Palmer said shedding mass is an easier technical fix than aerodynamic correlation for them.
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