Mercedes has to be “perfect” everywhere to beat Red Bull

Mercedes endured a difficult pre-season test programme as the team struggled with rear-end instability on its new W12 car following the downforce cuts introduced for 2021.
Although Mercedes remained on the back foot over one lap in Bahrain, losing out to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in the fight for pole position, it fared much better over the long stints in the race.
Hamilton was able to …Keep reading