P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes believes it won’t get an accurate gauge on the progress delivered from the team’s recent Formula 1 upgrades until the next round at the Spanish Grand Prix. The German marque has been striving to recover from an underwhelming start to the season that has comprised zero podium finishes during the opening eight races. However, […]
Mercedes, the German marque, has been working hard to bounce back from a lackluster start to the season with no podium finishes in the first eight races. Despite this, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is confident that recent improvements have narrowed the gap to their rivals and put the team on a positive trajectory. George Russell’s use of a new front wing design in Monaco resulted in Mercedes securing its second top-five finish of the season. Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin cautioned that a more traditional circuit would provide a clearer assessment of the upgrades. The team plans to introduce additional parts in Canada, aiming to capitalize on their recent progress. Shovlin emphasized the importance of improving one-lap pace in Montreal, highlighting the unique challenges posed by the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve compared to Monaco.
