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Ex-Mercedes Formula 1 Technical Director Paddy Lowe has attributed the ongoing struggles the team has faced to taking “wrong turns” under the current regulations. Mercedes entered the latest rules overhaul as the side to beat having achieved an unprecedented eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships from 2014 to 2021. However, the German marque has come unstuck since […]
Mercedes, previously dominating with eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships, struggled in the 2022 season due to the reintroduction of ground effect aero, resulting in their first winless season since 2011. The team’s revised car concept, the W15, did not meet expectations, indicating Mercedes made aerodynamic mistakes during the winter adjustments. Despite challenges, Mercedes remains hopeful of recovery, with Toto Wolff expressing confidence in the team’s progress this season. Former Mercedes employee Lowe believes the 2025 regulation overhaul will offer the team the best opportunity for a comeback to the top, emphasizing the continuous evolution and challenges in Formula 1.
