P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes fears it has lost race-day F1 tyre edge over Ferrari
In the early part of the season, Mercedes had an advantage over Ferrari because their car was easier on the tires. However, Ferrari has made improvements in understanding the issues with their car, and their race pace has greatly improved. Both teams are now fighting for second place in the constructors’ championship, and the characteristics of their cars could be crucial in the remaining races. Ferrari demonstrated their tire management skills at the recent Japanese Grand Prix, where they finished ahead of the leading Mercedes car. Mercedes’ engineering director acknowledged that Ferrari has caught up in terms of tire degradation. Ferrari’s team principal also acknowledged the progress they have made in improving their tire management compared to the earlier part of the season.
Source: motorsport
