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Mercedes has been unable to contend for a world championship since the start of the sport’s new era in 2022 when ground effect cars made a return.
Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has raised concerns about Mercedes’ ongoing struggles with the current ground effect cars. Despite being a top team, Mercedes has faced difficulties adapting to the new regulations introduced in 2022, with only one grand prix win since then. Brundle emphasized the challenge of understanding the car and highlighted the lack of correlation between factory data and on-track performance. Mercedes is currently fourth in the Constructors’ Championship, facing issues with inconsistency and performance fluctuations. Brundle described the situation as frustrating and worrying, noting the team’s struggles to reproduce successful sessions and understand the car’s behavior. The uncertainty and lack of progress have raised alarm bells among F1 experts and fans alike.
