MERCEDES are willing to scrap their 2023 car and introduce a back-up design if they fall behind Red Bull. Mercedes installed a unique “zero sidepod” design to their car last year as F1 saw sweeping rule changes that triggered major adjustments across the grid. He told Sky Sports: “They’re giving their big idea, which was a failure last year, one more go. Mercedes are looking to be competitive again after a year out in the wilderness. Testing last year gave the first sign that Mercedes had fallen from their perch with both Hamilton and teammate George Russell expressing frustration with the car’s flaws.

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