Mercedes has been optimistic about its prospects following the Canadian GP. An unnamed engineer within the team has claimed that Mercedes is one upgrade away from being competitive for race wins. Additionally, Chief Technical Officer Mike Elliott has predicted that the team’s W14 car will perform well in the upcoming races in Austria and Britain.
Despite Mercedes’ positive outlook, former Williams team manager Windsor remains skeptical. Windsor believes that Verstappen’s winning margin in Canada, where he hit a bird early in the race, was misleading. He suggests that Red Bull’s advantage is so significant that they can already shift their focus to next year’s car. Windsor stated that while Mercedes is making progress, expecting them to consistently challenge Red Bull in the near future would likely lead to disappointment.
