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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has revealed the volatile performance fluctuations Mercedes has endured with its 2024 Formula 1 car
Mercedes started the current campaign with high hopes that the revamped W15 car had addressed the rear-end issues of previous models. Despite this, the team has had its worst start to a season since 2011, with only 52 points from five races and no podium finishes. Mercedes has shown glimpses of potential but has struggled to maintain pace compared to their competitors in crucial moments. Red Bull’s advisor, Helmut Marko, expressed concern about Mercedes’ declining performance, noting that although the car shows flashes of speed, it’s not consistent. Lewis Hamilton, facing challenges with the car setup and errors on track, is experiencing his most challenging season since joining Mercedes in 2013. Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the season to pursue a move to Ferrari, ending a successful era with the team.
