With Red Bull and Ferrari having been the strongest teams so far, Mercedes has found itself slightly adrift as it battles to overcome its porpoising problems.
But while some have already started to write off Mercedes’ chances in the title battle, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has no doubts the German manufacturer remains a threat.
Speaking exclusively to the YouTube channel of Autosport’s sister publication Formel1.de, Marko denied the early form pointed to the end of the Mercedes era in F1, like Red Bull itself faced after 2013.
“You have to distinguish between the two,” he said. “The era after 2013 was determined the new engine regulations, and Mercedes had an incredible dominance in this field.
“They were up to two seconds ahead of everyone, but logically didn’t show it. Now with the change of chassis, and engine-wise, the differences are not so big. Mercedes is no longer able to turn a knob and immediately stage a party.
“But the team is broadly positioned and it is…
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