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Mercedes has ditched its upgraded rear suspension package for this weekend’s F1 Spanish GP, after a downturn in form since its introduction.
Mercedes decided to abandon its upgraded rear suspension package for the Spanish Grand Prix due to a drop in performance following its introduction.
The team’s struggles started at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix where George Russell’s promising grid position ended in a disappointing seventh-place finish.
Issues with driver error and technical problems continued at Monaco, leaving both Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli outside of the points.
Despite the setbacks, Antonelli expressed confidence in the team’s ability to make adjustments to the W16 and improve its performance.
Russell remains optimistic about Mercedes’ chances in the hot conditions of the Spanish Grand Prix and aims to fight for a podium finish, acknowledging the challenges posed by tyre management in the high temperatures.
