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Mercedes in Crisis: Urgent Overheating Tire Dilemma Threatens F1 Championship Streak

David Castro by David Castro
April 22, 2025
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Mercedes in Crisis: Urgent Overheating Tire Dilemma Threatens F1 Championship Streak

Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 20, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during the race REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

Mercedes F1 Team Struggles with Tire Issues in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Urgent Improvements Needed for Miami Race

The Mercedes F1 team faced a major setback during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah, with team principal Toto Wolff and trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin expressing frustration over tire overheating issues. Drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both struggled with tire degradation, leading to a drop in performance during the race.

Wolff labeled it as Mercedes’ worst performance of the season so far, emphasizing the urgent need for improvements before the upcoming Miami race, which is also expected to have high track temperatures. The team entered the race hoping to compete for a podium finish but had to settle for fifth and sixth places due to tire limitations.

Shovlin echoed the sentiment, highlighting the importance of resolving tire management problems to remain competitive in the upcoming races. Despite the challenges faced, Mercedes found some encouragement in the solid points earned during the Grand Prix.

Both drivers, Russell and Antonelli, put up a good fight early in the race but struggled to maintain pace as tire issues hampered their performance. The team acknowledges the need to focus on tire management to consistently compete at the front of the grid in the coming races.

The Mercedes team is now gearing up to address these issues and make significant improvements ahead of the Miami race in two weeks. Stay tuned for more updates as the team strives to reclaim its position at the top of the F1 standings.

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