P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Where’s the form that took Mercedes to three wins in four F1 races disappeared to? Has it run into yet more trouble with car development, is it something to do with “infuriating” Pirelli tyres, or does it still lack proper understanding of how to make these ground effect cars work?
Mercedes seemed to be thriving during Formula 1’s ground effect era with three race wins in four before the break, but has struggled since. The car only managed one fortunate podium in three weekends after the break, putting Mercedes back as the fourth-fastest team. With Ferrari’s resurgence, Mercedes faces challenges improving from fourth in the constructors’ championship with seven races left. The introduction of a new front wing initially boosted Mercedes’ performance, but recent races like Zandvoort and Monza have posed difficulties due to track characteristics and technical issues. Despite setbacks, Mercedes retains hope for a turnaround as it addresses concerns and aims to regain competitive form for the remaining races.
