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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has highlighted the key problem facing the leading F1 teams ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin believes predicting performance for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is particularly challenging this year due to the tight competition among the top four teams. Shovlin highlighted the difficulty of determining qualifying order and race pace with Mercedes, McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull closely matched. He expects McLaren and Ferrari to be strong, while not discounting Red Bull’s competitiveness. The unique layout of the Baku circuit, with a mix of low-speed corners and long straights, adds complexity to car setup decisions. Mercedes aims to bounce back from recent struggles and achieve strong results in the upcoming races. Shovlin emphasized the team’s determination to improve performance and return to winning ways in the final part of the season.
