Ex-Mercedes chief strategist James Vowles believes the Brackley squad's W14 car could be "mighty" at specific venues this season despite the troubles surrounding the team's compromised design. In light of its performance in pre-season testing and especially in the opening race of its 2023 campaign in Bahrain, Mercedes has acknowledged that the fundamental concept of its car which was carried over from last year's design is flawed. The German outfit has recognized the need for it to develop its way towards a more competitive machine in the coming months, and specific upgrade programmes are being established. But Vowles, who left Mercedes to take the reins of Williams racing at the...
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