P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes “massive disappointment”, pointed to “greater worry for them”
Mercedes’ 2025 F1 season has been a significant disappointment, with the team struggling to keep up with pace-setters McLaren after the departure of Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari. George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli have faced challenges with temperature issues affecting the performance of their Mercedes car. These struggles have highlighted Mercedes’ deficiencies in aero and chassis, raising concerns about their competitiveness under the current regulations and the upcoming rule changes in 2026. Despite the setbacks, there is hope for Mercedes with strong power unit rumors for the new regulations and potential interest in signing Max Verstappen. George Russell’s remarkable performances this season have been a highlight, although his future with Mercedes remains uncertain due to contract negotiations and the prospect of Verstappen joining the team.
