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Mercedes had a worrying pace drop-off during the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint. Ben Anderson looks at what might’ve gone wrong
is partly why their tires degraded so quickly. However, Wolff also acknowledged that the set-up of the Mercedes cars was not ideal for the circuit, leading to a lack of balance and sliding rears. Hamilton expressed his frustration with the high tyre degradation and the challenging conditions at Interlagos, stating it was the worst he had experienced at the track. Despite the recent progress made by Mercedes in previous races, the team struggled to maintain performance in Brazil. Both drivers, particularly Russell, fell back significantly in the final laps of the race, losing positions to their competitors. Hamilton remained puzzled by the sudden drop in performance and looked forward to the remaining races with the current car. Overall, Mercedes’ disheartening performance and tire management issues hindered their results in the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race.
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