The key change made to help Antonelli's race starts

Mercedes faced recurring challenges with poor race starts earlier this season, frequently seeing their front-row lockouts neutralized by rivals at the first corner. Despite championship leader Kimi Antonelli's strong form, both Mercedes cars often lost their advantage to Ferrari or McLaren drivers shortly after the lights went out. However, technical improvements have successfully addressed these acceleration issues. During the Montreal Sprint, Mercedes finally managed to retain their 1-2 positioning through the first turn, marking a significant performance milestone for the team.