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Mercedes and McLaren rack up miles in Nürburgring tyre test
©Mercedes Phillip van Osten
16/04/2026 at 11:0916/04/2026 at 11:24 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Mercedes and McLaren took a break this week from Formula 1’s April hiatus as the two teams converged to the Nürburgring for a crucial two-day Pirelli tyre test. Across Tuesday and Wednesday, the outfits’ regular race drivers took to the track, combining heavy mileage with detailed feedback as the sport’s exclusive tyre supplier continued the development of its next-generation compounds. Day one saw George Russell lead the way with an impressive 127 laps for Mercedes, while Oscar Piastri endured a more frustrating outing, limited to just 65 laps after a technical issue...
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