Why Imola upgrades are make or break for Mercedes
The Race F1 Podcast
The Race Media Ltd
4.5 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 17 May 2023
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss Mercedes' long-awaited upgrade package, which arrives at this weekend's Grand Prix in Imola. They detail how Mercedes got to this point, what new parts we can expect to see on Lewis Hamilton's and George Russell's cars, and why these changes are make or break for the former world champions as they bid to get on terms with Red Bull in the future. The trio also chat about what upgrades we could see other teams making, and explain the new ATA tyre rules being used this weekend.
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| 1:21.2 | The race is on, and the long-awaited Imola weekend is a big one for Mercedes as it introduces its long-awaited upgrade package. |
| 1:31.8 | While the team is confident it will deliver an immediate improvement, it's not going to transform its pace, but it is hoped it will be the start of something big. |
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