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Mercedes Eyes Comeback in F1 2025: Inside Scoop on the Four-Way Title Race

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 5, 2025
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Mercedes Eyes Comeback in F1 2025: Inside Scoop on the Four-Way Title Race

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 28, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli during testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

While many are questioning the future prospects of Mercedes in the upcoming F1 2025 season, Rob Smedley, a veteran in the industry, is not ruling them out from the race just yet. Despite the hesitant expectations voiced by some Mercedes team members, Smedley remains optimistic about the team’s potential for a competitive comeback.

The last significant championship race involving Mercedes took place in 2021, with Lewis Hamilton falling just a lap short of victory. He was defeated in the final lap of the season in Abu Dhabi by Max Verstappen. Despite this loss, Mercedes managed to hold on to the Constructors’ title for an impressive eight consecutive seasons, before their reign was disrupted by the arrival of ground-effect cars. This development led to the fall of Mercedes and the rise of Red Bull.

However, Mercedes showed promising signs of recovery last year, making significant improvements despite dealing with an inconsistent W15. The team managed to secure four Grand Prix victories, even though their performance was highly influenced by track conditions and temperature variations.

In a bid to overcome last year’s challenges, the team is now focusing on their new W16. But Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ motorsport boss, has admitted his concerns about the team’s current situation. He expressed his apprehension during the unseasonably cold Bahrain tests, where Mercedes failed to dominate the field as expected.

Wolff questioned whether the team has managed to fix their previous issues and achieve a better balance for all climate conditions or if they’ve taken a wrong turn. He admitted that the team may have tried a new approach that didn’t work as well as anticipated.

Smedley has also noticed Mercedes’ cautious outlook during his conversations with team members from Brackley. He noted their self-effacing attitude and uncertainty about their future performance. But despite this, Smedley remains confident that Mercedes should not be dismissed. In his view, Mercedes’ current position is an anomaly, and he expects them to bounce back.

According to Smedley, Mercedes is likely to be part of a four-way battle for the titles, with Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull also being strong contenders. He pointed out the potential of each team, emphasizing Ferrari’s recent successful streak and Hamilton’s reinvigorated motivation.

Smedley also highlighted McLaren’s growing strength since winning their first World Championship. He expressed curiosity about Red Bull’s future design post-Adrian Newey and their ability to recover, emphasizing their knack for bouncing back.

In conclusion, Smedley believes that all these teams, including Mercedes, have a fair chance at winning the Constructors’ Championship this year. He encourages F1 fans to stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting season.

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