P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Toto Wolff has intimated that Mercedes will not attempt to replicate the rear braking systems used by McLaren, which has help see the Woking-based squad sit atop of the both F1 championships so far.
Mercedes will not try to replicate McLaren’s rear braking system, as stated by Toto Wolff. The team has had a decent start to the 2025 season, with George Russell consistently finishing in the top five.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli impressed with a pole position in the Miami Sprint race. However, Mercedes, like other teams, has struggled to match McLaren’s dominance, especially in keeping tyre temperatures cool.
Red Bull, after filing a complaint against McLaren last year, is now reportedly seeking ways to replicate their rival’s design. Mercedes, on the other hand, is focused on learning and understanding from innovative solutions developed by other teams, without resorting to copying them.
Aston Martin Team Principal Andy Cowell noted that success in Formula 1 often comes from attention to detail rather than a single “silver bullet” design. McLaren’s comprehensive approach is seen as the key to their current success, and other teams like Aston Martin aim to catch up.
As McLaren aims to continue its winning streak at the Monaco Grand Prix, the competition in the 2025 Formula 1 season remains fierce.
