Mercedes GP lagging behind?

Ross Brawn and Michael Schumacher, after three days of testing in Valencia, recognize that the MGP W01 seems slower than some of its rivals, notably the Ferrari F10.

Published on 04/02/2010 à 18:29

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Michael Schumacher, third Monday and Wednesday on the timesheet, wanted more. The German driver, after these Valencia tests, thinks that the Mercedes MGP W01 lacks pace compared to the fastest cars, having been beaten by the F10 of Ferrari and the Sauber C29. “ I think we're a little behind », admitted the seven-time world champion.

By taking the fastest time of each of the drivers, Michael Schumacher only appears in seventh place, a performance which does not delight the German driver. Despite everything, Schumi knows in which direction his team must work. “ I'm not claiming that we can be among the fastest or be able to win the first race, but that's not important., he explains to Bild. What is important is to be able to achieve good points from the start and to be able to improve afterwards. »

For his part, Ross Brawn recognizes that the MGP W01 “ lacks a little rhythm », while Norbert Haug, vice-president of Mercedes Motorsport, admits that “ we are lacking a little speede”, while letting go that “ everything is going in the right direction ". Ross Brawn concludes: “ We are not as fast as Ferrari, and Lewis (Hamilton) seemed quick, so we still have some work to do. »