P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Multiple teams are facing dilemmas with upgrades as the season progresses.
Toto Wolff outlined a risk he sees F1 teams facing with upgrades on their current cars, citing development struggles for leading teams like Mercedes and successful upgrades by McLaren. The stumbling block for Mercedes this season was a floor upgrade introduced at the Belgian GP, which was ultimately removed before the race. Despite McLaren’s success with recent upgrades on their MCL38, other teams are facing challenges with their development. Wolff highlighted the dilemma teams are encountering in deciding when to introduce new upgrades and how to stay competitive in the ever-evolving F1 landscape. The upcoming United States GP in Austin will see Mercedes working on a fresh package to address these challenges head-on.
