P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes has struggled for form at the start of the 2024 Formula 1 season but is continuing its development push as it strives for improvements.
Mercedes plans to introduce upgrades to the W15 at upcoming Formula 1 rounds in a bid to improve pace. The team has struggled for performance this year due to the current technical regulations. Since the introduction of ground effect cars in 2022, Mercedes has slipped back in the pecking order, winning only one race. The recent upgrades at Imola provided a “gentle step forward” according to technical director Andrew Shovlin. Mercedes is determined to maintain its momentum and continue pushing for improvements on the track. The team’s focus is on bringing fresh parts to Monaco and Canada to climb up the grid. They have already seen progress, being several tenths closer to the front compared to the beginning of the year.
