Mercedes persists in its endeavors!
Mercedes Aims to Maintain Championship Challenge in Remaining Formula 1 Races
Mercedes, the seven-time Formula 1 constructors' champions, are gearing up for an intense battle in the remaining races of the 2022 season. The team's primary focus is to outperform Red Bull and Max Verstappen, who have been their main championship rivals this year.
Andrew Shovlin, head of track engineering at Mercedes, sees the battle for third place among drivers as a central challenge. He remains optimistic about securing more victories for the team, with the remaining races offering opportunities for Mercedes to crown the season with further successes.
The team's strategy involves continuous development upgrades and optimising car performance to close the gap in speed and consistency during the remaining races. This season, Mercedes faced challenges with development, particularly issues with newer rear suspension parts leading to inconsistent speed. However, they are actively working on upgrades to regain competitive advantage.
The team's motivation is also driven by the broader strategic goal of retaining championship leadership and challenging Verstappen's dominance to prevent Red Bull from securing consecutive titles. Maintaining pressure on Red Bull is crucial as they anticipate a potentially transformative engine and technology regulation shift in 2026, where Mercedes aims to attract top talent like Verstappen and be best positioned to dominate the new era of F1 racing.
In the Constructors' Championship, Ferrari currently leads the battle for second place, with Mercedes in a tight battle. Red Bull is defending its position, and McLaren is also part of the competition. George Russell, Mercedes' driver, is currently only 15 points behind Max Verstappen.
Shovlin believes there are tracks in the remaining 10 races that will favour Mercedes' car. The team plans to capitalise on strategic improvements and the positive development of their car to keep George Russell at the front of the starting grid. Mercedes' only success this season was in Canada, and they are determined to add more victories to their tally.
Mercedes' goal is to challenge both drivers and constructors in the remaining races of Formula 1, with the ambition to stay competitive through upgrades and race strategy as they prepare for future dominance with upcoming rule changes.
Sports racing remains a focal point for Mercedes, given their ongoing efforts to maintain a championship challenge in the remaining Formula 1 races. In addition, the team is keen on securing more victories in racing events, particularly those that might favor their car's performance in the coming races.
