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10 things we learned from F1 testing 2021

The condensed nature of F1's 2021 test schedule meant teams were under pressure to hit the ground running in Bahrain. While some delivered, others were left scratching their heads. Here are our key impressions.

With just three days to bed in new drivers and collate data from the changes resulting from the trimmed-back 2021 aerodynamic rules, there was plenty riding on Formula 1's pre-season test in Bahrain.

It threw up a fair share of surprises too, with Mercedes appearing on the back foot, Ferrari showing signs of remedying its power unit woes and an unwelcome intrusion from the usually reliable weather.

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