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Mercedes is seeking to understand why it suffered its first “disastrous” weekend of the 2025 Formula 1 season at Imola and to find a fix to a recurring limitation that just won’t go away
Mercedes is analyzing the reasons behind their disappointing weekend at Imola, the first major setback of the 2025 Formula 1 season, and aiming to address the recurring performance issue.
Both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli faced challenges at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with Russell struggling due to tire problems and Antonelli retiring due to a throttle issue, marking a low point for the team this season.
Despite introducing significant upgrades at Imola, including a new front wing, Mercedes still couldn’t improve their race pace compared to their rivals, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the new components.
Russell emphasized the team’s struggle to perform well in hot conditions, highlighting a consistent trend that needs to be addressed for better overall performance.
Although disappointed with the outcome, Russell acknowledged that every team faces tough race weekends, indicating that setbacks are part of the competitive nature of Formula 1.
Mercedes is now focused on analyzing the race data to understand the impact of the upgrades and solve the performance limitations that hindered their success at Imola.
