Acknowledging early in the season that the current specification of their car may not be capable of winning races, Mercedes introduced a substantial upgrade package, almost resembling a B-spec car, at the Monaco Grand Prix. While the focus was primarily on the new sidepods, as Mercedes ditched their previous zero-pods in favor of a bulkier downwash concept, the team has downplayed the direct impact of these changes on their double podium finish in Spain. According to Mercedes, the upgrades are a package deal, with all components needing to work in harmony.
