Mercedes chief shares major Las Vegas Grand Prix concern

Mercedes Director of Trackside Performance Riccardo Musconi hints at potential challenges as he believes the weather in Las Vegas could present another obstacle for the team.
The return of the Las Vegas Grand Prix to the racing calendar was eagerly awaited, marking its first return since 1982.
Despite expectations, the somewhat controversial Las Vegas Grand Prix presented significant challenges to every team on the grid, leaving them unsure of what to expect.
While the lack of data remains a major concern for many, Mercedes boss Musconi hopes the weather will present an additional challenge.
“Well, it’s a whole new ball game,” Musconi said at the Akkodis F1 Race Debrief. “The weather plays a big part in this. It’s quite cold in Vegas this year, especially with the midnight sessions, and we have the softest tires in Vegas. That adds an extra dimension to the problem.
“It’s true that every team ventures into the unknown to some extent because we don’t have prior knowledge. So the preparation we do in the factory as to cover different dimensions, different aspects more than it usually does at other tracks.

Mercedes problems

As the last two races of the season approach, Mercedes will try to secure and maintain its position among the constructors and #039; championships However, just 20 points behind Ferrari, Mercedes could face challenges at the São Paulo Grand Prix after a disappointing race weekend.
After a difficult weekend in Brazil, Mercedes will be looking to improve as they approach Las Vegas. But the uncertainty of what to expect could create additional challenges that could cause the Silver Arrows car to struggle more than in previous races.