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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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MERCEDES GP PETRONAS: F1 European Grand Prix Practice

he first practice sessions for the European Grand Prix got underway today at the Valencia Street Circuit in Spain. Driving the track for the first time, Michael Schumacher and teammate Nico Rosberg, who has taken part in the two races previously held at the Marina circuit, had their first opportunity to evaluate the latest developments on the MGP W01.

Nico Rosberg topped the timesheets this morning and was fourth quickest in the afternoon with Michael Schumacher ending the day in 11th place.

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...prix-practice/
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Originally Posted by AshleyAlissa
he first practice sessions for the European Grand Prix got underway today at the Valencia Street Circuit in Spain. Driving the track for the first time, Michael Schumacher and teammate Nico Rosberg, who has taken part in the two races previously held at the Marina circuit, had their first opportunity to evaluate the latest developments on the MGP W01.

Nico Rosberg topped the timesheets this morning and was fourth quickest in the afternoon with Michael Schumacher ending the day in 11th place.

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...prix-practice/
Except they did not improve over the course of the weekend and both cars failed to make Q3 (Schu 15th!!! on the grid). This is sad result for a team that won this race last year.
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