F1 / Schumacher: Mercedes in difficulty at Barcelona?

At the end of the tests at Mugello, Mercedes was able to work on tire management so that the W03 better maintains its rubber during racing on abrasive surfaces. However, the star manufacturer was still struggling in fast corners, a characteristic very present on the Catalunya circuit in Barcelona, ​​the next meeting of the F1.

“The Catalan route is a track where we have driven a lot”, Explain Michael Schumacher. “That's why we know its characteristics and I think I can say that Barcelona is not our favorite ground. However, we will go there with the intention of fighting and getting the best possible result. At the same time, we must continue to work on our weaknesses. »

For this, the seven-time world champion admits that his team is working on long-term development of its car. “The good news from this test is that we can focus on development as we wanted”, he said. “This should give us a solid basis for integrating other improvements in the future. However, it will not necessarily be at the next Grand Prix. »