Brawn: Mercedes out to compete with the best

Hopes that the MGP W02 would lead Mercedes GP back to the front of the field faded as the pre-season tests got underway. A distinct lack of pace and poor reliability suggested 2011 wouldn’t be the team’s year, however after wrapping up a successful four-day session at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya last weekend, there’s a growing sense of optimism at their Brackley factory.