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Stella: Ferrari and Mercedes lead early 2026 F1 pecking order after Bahrain test
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the opening three‑day pre‑season test in Bahrain has been “extremely positive” for his team in terms of reliability and mileage — but he believes Ferrari and Mercedes currently look like the strongest teams on the grid. While Stella stressed that testing times can be misleading, he acknowledged that early race‑simulation data points toward a clear front‑running duo. Stella began by highlighting the smooth running McLaren achieved across the opening test, praising the team’s ability to gather data with minimal disruption. “Before we look at the pecking order, I have to say that this test so far has been extremely positive in terms...
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