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Mercedes pulled itself into second place in the constructors’ standings last time out in Baku, a position it is seeking to retain until the end of the year.
Mercedes acknowledges it faces a tough battle to maintain second place in the constructors’ championship until the season’s end. The team’s recent strong showing in Baku allowed it to claim the runner-up spot in the standings. McLaren, leading the championship, remains out of reach for Mercedes, but the team is ahead of Ferrari by four points and Red Bull by 18 points. Mercedes is focusing on consistently replicating its recent speed to secure its position in the standings. Technical director James Allison emphasized the tight competition with Red Bull and Ferrari for the second-place slot. Mercedes aims to secure both cars in strong points positions at every weekend to solidify their standing. Allison stressed the importance of smooth preparation and execution during practice sessions to succeed in this tightly contested battle for second place.
