carisi2k wrote: ↑29 Jun 2022, 07:03
mkay wrote: ↑29 Jun 2022, 04:35
AR3-GP wrote: ↑28 Jun 2022, 20:51
Front wings, rear wings, and floor? That's going to eat into the budget quite a bit.
True, but Merc actually hasn't introduced as many new parts as some of the other teams around them have (e.g., Aston, Alpine).
Also, Merc drivers have done well to avoid needless crashes and therefore saved quite a bit of money on having to manufacture extra bits.
Actually they have. Most however have not been successful which means the money has been a waste.
I don't believe any data is ever classed as a waste of money, they may have tried something but gone too far, or even found it to not work as it should. As long as you understand what is happening then no change is a waste. Value for money is another matter....
I do feel other teams think Mercedes could be close this weekend and in France.The car showed good race pace in Canada on a track than many thought would go against the car due to its inherent issues. Once Mercedes genuinely understand this car and have the right parts to set it up as they want then they will be right up there.
The question is, when did/do Mercedes understand this car. If it was 6 weeks ago, the new parts could arrive this week, if they still don't quite have a grasp on all aspects then it could be another 2 months....