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Fresh upgrades will be fitted to Mercedes’ W15 challenger this weekend at Imola as the Brackley-based squad continues to seek added performance.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed that the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend will be a tough challenge for his team. Despite the challenging start to the season, Wolff is optimistic about the new upgrades enhancing the team’s performance. Mercedes is currently in fourth place in the constructors’ championship, with their best result being fifth at the season opener in Bahrain. The team has been striving to catch up since the new technical regulations were introduced in 2022. With upcoming upgrades for the Imola weekend, Wolff is eager to see their impact, although he acknowledges that progress will take time. The return to the traditional weekend format at Imola will provide more opportunities for Mercedes to fine-tune their setup and understand their package better, presenting a challenging but anticipated test for the team.
