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Is impressive Mercedes just 'cruising' in safe mode?
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Mercedes encountered its first pre-season glitch today with an electrical issue keeping Lewis Hamilton in the garage all morning. For all the W08's impressive speed seen so far in Barcelona, it appears that Mercedes may be running in a conservative power mode in order to focus on building reliability, according to Sky Sports. Dyno engine tests conducted back at the team's Brixworth engine factory may have revealed component weaknesses, which is actually the purpose of dyno testing, which in turn has enticed Mercedes to dial in its power on a step-by-step basis. It is understood however that Mercedes will introduce an upgraded power unit for the first race of the...
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