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Mercedes will bring updates to Imola – and the subsequent F1 rounds – as it looks to hunt down run-away constructors’ championship leaders McLaren.
Mercedes will introduce developments to its F1 car at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to close the gap to constructors’ championship leaders McLaren. Despite sitting second in the title fight, the Brackley-based squad trails the current holders by 105 points, having scored 141 points to McLaren’s 246. The strong form of George Russell is not enough, as the W16 is currently being out-matched by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the MCL39. Toto Wolff, the team principal, highlighted the progress made from last year when Mercedes finished fourth in the standings. The team plans to bring updates to the W16 in pursuit of victories, starting with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. Wolff emphasized the team’s focus on making gains and acknowledged that competition will also progress in the upcoming races.
