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Mercedes has claimed that it was “inconvenient” that the team’s best F1 weekend of 2025 coincided with the reintroduction of a problematic rear suspension.
Mercedes has admitted it was inconvenient that its best Formula 1 weekend in 2025 coincided with the reintroduction of a problematic rear suspension. This weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes went back to an older-spec suspension to investigate recent performance issues. Despite a successful double podium in Canada last month, Mercedes has not achieved a single podium in the three races since then, causing concerns about regression. Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin noted that success in Canada may have masked underlying issues with the new suspension setup. Shovlin further explained that complications at Mercedes’ base had led to debuting the new suspension without complete data, making it challenging to evaluate its impact accurately. Mercedes’ decision to revert to the old suspension for the Hungarian Grand Prix shows their commitment to resolving the current performance challenges.
