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Ex-Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle admits Mercedes are “clearly not the force they were” during their dominant period, insisting that
Despite finishing second in the Constructors’ Championship, Mercedes had a difficult season, trailing behind Red Bull by a significant margin and failing to secure a single victory. The team’s decision to stick with the ‘zeropod’ concept, which was introduced during the current technical regulations, proved to be a hindrance from the start. The decline of Mercedes is attributed by Martin Brundle to the departure of key personnel, who were highly sought after due to the team’s previous dominance. Mercedes responded to their struggles by appointing James Allison as Technical Director and focusing on a revised car concept for 2024. Reflecting on the season, Allison expressed confidence in the team’s capabilities and emphasized the importance of getting things right in the upcoming year.
