Mercedes has half-joked internally that one of its biggest early-season weaknesses does at least have the upside of making Formula 1 races more exciting.With little doubt in the paddock that Mercedes has the best power unit and chassis, the fact that it has been so poor at race starts has spiced up the entertainment levels by forcing its drivers to stage fightbacks.It has locked out the front row at all three grands prix so far, yet not once has it led into the first corner.Twice it has been beaten by the fast-starting Ferraris, while in Japan McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was able to surge into the lead from third on the grid as Charles Leclerc also leapfro …
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Author: Jon Noble
