P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes has experienced a recent drop-off in F1 form – but it’s been particularly pronounced of late
“Mercedes started the 2025 Formula 1 campaign with the potential to challenge Red Bull, but has since experienced a significant drop in form.
Despite a misleading victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, Mercedes’ performance has noticeably declined since the Spanish GP.
At the Belgian GP, Mercedes fell behind Ferrari for the first time this season and is now the fourth-quickest team based on supertimes data.
The team’s average pace now stands at 100.571%, compared to McLaren’s 100.041%, Red Bull’s 100.334%, and Ferrari’s 100.548%.
Mercedes is struggling to explain the sudden decline, with suspicions pointing towards recent upgrades affecting the car’s performance negatively.”
“If this trend continues, Mercedes may face challenges in regaining its competitive edge in the championship.”
