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Mercedes Prepares for Major Changes to Car Ahead of Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Mercedes has been slow so far but showed glimpses of potential pace

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Aditya Saikrishna
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ITALY: Mercedes is gearing up for a significant upgrade to its W14 car ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with visible changes to the layout of the vehicle. The team is seeing the upgrade package as a crucial turning point for Mercedes’ 2023 season, which has so far failed to match the level of dominance the team has enjoyed for the past seven years.

Despite a recent upturn in form, the team has yet to match the performance of its rivals at Red Bull, who currently leads the World Championship by a significant margin. 

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Even though the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is coming up soon, Mercedes hasn’t said what will be in the upgrade package. However, team CEO and principal Toto Wolff has hinted that the team will change the concept of the car.

Speaking to the media, Wolff said there are “many innovations in the pipeline” and that Mercedes is bringing a new car layout when F1 heads to Italy for the first of two races this season. 

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He added that he is determined to keep the team motivated to do the best possible job and that he still believes Mercedes can compete for the world championship, despite the current points gap.

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which takes place on April 16–18, will be a crucial test for Mercedes, which will hope to close the gap between Red Bull and Aston Martin in the standings. 

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The team has been working hard behind the scenes to improve the performance of the W14, and fans will be eagerly awaiting news of what changes the team has made ahead of the race.

With the World Championship still in its early stages, there is plenty of time for Mercedes to turn things around and mount a serious challenge to Red Bull. However, the team will need to get its upgrade package right if it is to have any chance of closing the gap with its rivals.

Fans will be watching the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix closely to see how Mercedes performs and whether the upgrade package will significantly improve the performance of the W14.

If the team can close the gap with Red Bull, it could be the turning point in what has so far been a disappointing start to the season for the reigning champions.

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