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Mercedes is rolling back the rear suspension Formula 1 upgrade it debuted in Imola in a bid to find the reason behind its 2025 performance drop-off.
Mercedes is reverting to the previous rear suspension set-up in Formula 1, as they investigate the cause of their performance drop since the Imola upgrade debut.
Despite a strong showing in Montreal, where they secured a grand prix win, Mercedes has struggled recently, especially in high-speed corners due to the problematic rear suspension.
Rookie driver Kimi Antonelli has particularly struggled, facing a confidence crisis and scoring poorly in the last seven events compared to teammate George Russell.
The team is looking to regain their previous form by returning to the old suspension setup before Imola.
Mercedes acknowledges they have slipped in performance, and technical director James Allison suggests they have made themselves worse rather than being outdeveloped by their rivals.
Meetings with drivers and a plan to identify and address issues behind their performance slump are in progress at Mercedes’ base in Brackley.
