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Trackside engineering chief Andrew Shovlin has explained some of the upgrades Mercedes has brought to the Belgian Grand Prix.
Mercedes has closed the gap to Red Bull and McLaren in certain areas that the W15 car had been lacking in recent races, with competitive performances resulting in two pole positions, two wins, and podium finishes at all races. The team struggled in hotter temperatures at the Spanish, Austrian, and Hungarian races, highlighting the car’s limitations. However, improvements have been made between the Austrian and Hungarian races to bridge the gap to their competitors, as noted by trackside engineering chief Andrew Shovlin. The team has brought new upgrades focusing on the floor and rear of the car for the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, showing continuous development and progress being made. Mercedes is pleased with the advancements made to address the car’s initial issues and is optimistic about the improved performance potential moving forward.
