Mercedes to investigate Sepang upgrade package after inconclusive Bahrain GP weekend
Mercedes left the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia needing more analysis to understand why its latest upgrades did not deliver a clear step forward at Sepang. The team introduced revised floor and sidepod changes, but difficult conditions made the package hard to evaluate and it struggled to find its usual performance.
Several outlets reported that Mercedes debuted an updated package for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, including revisions to the floor and sidepods. The event marked Formula 1's first visit to Sepang in nine years.
Across the weekend, Mercedes did not see an obvious gain from the changes. Reports said the team struggled to unlock its usual performance, and the conditions around the Sepang circuit made it difficult to get a clear read on how effective the updates were.
The coverage said the outcome will require further investigation from Mercedes. Attention is now on what the team can do next to understand the confusing upgrade picture and determine why the new parts did not provide a clear boost.
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