Mercedes’ trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin criticized the team’s pace through Zandvoort’s high-speed corners as “rubbish” following the Dutch Grand Prix. The inconsistency extended across both race stints and between drivers, prompting an investigation into the root cause.
The team’s struggles contrasted with a strong opening to the weekend, where George Russell secured pole position and sprint race victory. Mercedes’ performance decline in the main race highlighted unresolved issues in car setup or aerodynamic balance.
Shovlin’s comments underscore a broader challenge for Mercedes, which must address the performance gap before the next race to regain competitiveness in the constructors’ championship.
