1.0Motorsinside Englishhttps://www.motorsinside.com/enBenoit Fraikinhttps://www.motorsinside.com/en/author/f1chroniclesFriday: The Mercedes GP enjoys Istanbul - Motorsinside Englishrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="quUJ1oJjL1"><a href="https://www.motorsinside.com/en/f1/news/10300-friday-mercedes-gp-enjoys-istanbul">Friday: The Mercedes GP enjoys Istanbul</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.motorsinside.com/en/f1/news/10300-friday-mercedes-gp-enjoys-istanbul/embed#?secret=quUJ1oJjL1" width="600" height="338" title="“Friday: The Mercedes GP enjoys Istanbul” — Motorsinside English" data-secret="quUJ1oJjL1" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script>
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https://www.motorsinside.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/12/1500_edito_09DTWWmtO_OkaHsAollnkRMf8OjGPhOzL2A_Ib3sk2fZgHD_Op5n2LM0iF3RnRpQGsEm5DE=-768x512.webp600400The two free practice sessions of the day took place under opposite weather conditions. Rain was present in the morning while the sun appeared in the afternoon. Like many teams, Mercedes GP took the opportunity to test the rain tires provided by Pirelli and tried various settings for these track conditions. The outcome is rather positive as the W02 proved to be competitive in both sessions. Nico Rosberg achieved the second-fastest time both on wet and dry tracks. Michael Schumacher was not far behind, finishing 3rd and 4th respectively in the two sessions of the day.