Mercedes: struggling or sandbagging?

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Mercedes: struggling or sandbagging?

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Mar 18, 2021

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While Red Bull was on top during pre-season testing, there are suggestions Mercedes was overplaying its problems. Karun Chandhok and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into just how serious its problems are and why there really is a chance of a close fight at the front in 2021.

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Mar 18, 2021

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