P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A Mercedes trend reversed in the Chinese Grand Prix – as Toto Wolff has demanded the team put all the pieces together.
“Toto Wolff is eager to have Mercedes “bolt a car together” after experiencing a shift in performance trends during the Chinese Grand Prix. The team faced a “fundamental” issue in high-speed corners post the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but progress was made in improving the slow-speed package, as evident from a strong Friday in Japan. However, in China, the team’s trend flipped, excelling in high-speed sections but struggling in slower parts of the track, leaving them feeling like they were “back at zero.”Wolff acknowledged the need for more downforce overall despite improvements in high-speed corners, emphasizing the importance of balancing performance in both high and low-speed areas. Mercedes aims to merge the strengths of high-speed competitiveness with proficiency in slow-speed sections to enhance overall performance. Despite some positive signs, the team realizes they must continue improving to reach the desired level of performance in Formula 1.”
