😩Mercedes hits more engine problems in F1 testing

[Forward to a friend]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [RSS]( Well, well, well – who saw this coming? Mercedes has been the benchmark for all engine manufacturers since the hybrid-turbo era began in 2014. In pre-season testing in Barcelona, however, it seems to have suffered a major reliability wobble. Today, Lewis Hamilton suffered an “oil pressure anomaly” causing him to stop out on track – an explanation that can cover a multitude of sins, ranging from precautionary shutdown through to catastrophic engine failure. We know from last week that Valtteri Bottas suffered an issue that required a power unit change, while Williams has already run three engines in its test programme due to issues. With a manufacturer as well-oiled as Mercedes, you just don’t expect problems like this. But with so many moving parts in these technological works of art, there’s plenty of components that can go wrong. Remember, there’s only two weeks until Melbourne… Charles Bradley, Global Editor in Chief [motorsport.com]( E D I T O R ' S C H O I C E [Hamilton problem adds to Mercedes engine dramas]( Mercedes faced fresh engine dramas in pre-season testing at Barcelona in Spain on Thursday when Lewis Hamilton stopped with a power unit problem. A L E X K A L I N A U C K A S [Vettel stays quickest as Hamilton hits trouble]( Sebastian Vettel remained quickest for Ferrari at the end of the penultimate day of 2020 pre-season Formula 1 testing, while Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton suffered a reliability setback on Thursday afternoon. G I O R G I O P I O L A [Test 2, Day 2: F1 2020 testing tech updates from the track]( Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images bring you an update of the best technical images from the Barcelona pitlane on second day of the final Formula 1 test of 2020. L U K E S M I T H [Revealed: First images of Zandvoort’s completed banking]( Ahead of Formula 1’s return to the Netherlands after a 35-year absence, an extensive upgrade project has taken place at Zandvoort, including the modification of two corners to create a banking. J O N A T H A N N O B L E [Ferrari expects Vettel contract talks to end "very soon"]( Ferrari is hoping for a swift conclusion to contract talks with Sebastian Vettel to keep the German beyond the end of this year. Download the new Motorsport app today! Get all the lates news, photos, live coverage, insights and stats from your favorite racing series: Formula 1, MotoGP, WRC, Formula E, WEC, Indycar NASCAR and many more. Available on P A B L O E L I Z A L D E [Monza DTM test relocated due to coronavirus threat]( DTM organiser ITR has announced next month's planned pre-season test at Monza has been relocated as a result of the spread of the coronavirus in northern Italy. J A M I E K L E I N [Toyota abandons special Le Mans record run plans]( Toyota has abandoned plans for a specific run aimed at substantially bettering its lap record around the Circuit de la Sarthe as part of its bid for a third consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours victory. C H A R L E S B R A D L E Y [How Red Bull’s new front suspension harks back to Ferrari F2004]( Red Bull’s new RB16 features an all-new front suspension setup, which it has been further developing in Barcelona Formula 1 testing this week. Received this email from a friend? Sign up to receive the INSIDER Newsletter from Motorsport.com which includes the latest news and inside views, direct from the experts. [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [RSS]( Copyright © 2020 Motorsport.com, Inc., All rights reserved. Top news of the week. Our mailing address is: Motorsport.com, Inc. 5972 NE 4th AvenueMiami, FL 33137 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. Copyright © MOTORSPORT NETWORK. All rights reserved.