Is Mercedes running out of gas in the F1 title race?

  Follow Us:        By: Charles Bradley, Global Editor in Chief [Motorsport.com]( The close nature of this year’s Formula 1 title battle is music to all fans’ ears – and couldn’t be better timed with the new regulations on the horizon. That might sound counterintuitive, but here’s why… The more that giants Mercedes and Red Bull get dragged into a resource-heavy technical development war means that every moment spent on their 2021 cars is one that isn’t being used on the upcoming 2022 designs. I’m sure Ferrari, McLaren et al are rubbing their hands together, hoping the 2021 title fight intensifies even more! The ‘wacky’ setup that Mercedes tried in last weekend’s Styrian Grand Prix is perhaps the best indicator yet that it’s trying to find engineering solutions to find speed, rather than designing its next performance-improving part. Have the update taps really been turned off at Mercedes, or as technical director James Allison seems to suggest, is there more performance coming in the pipeline? Editor's Choice [Revealed: The Red Bull F1 updates that left Mercedes on the backfoot]( Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s dominance at Formula 1’s Styrian Grand Prix has left rival Lewis Hamilton in no doubts that his team desperately needs some updates.  [Read More](  [Mercedes still planning F1 car and engine upgrades to boost hopes](  [Watch Now]( [How secret cosmetics chemical is helping Red Bull's F1 charge](  [Watch Now]( [Mercedes distracted by lack of stability, says Ferrari](  [Watch Now]( [How the Rumble in the Jungle can inspire Mercedes to beat Red Bull](  [Read More](   MOTORSPORT JOBS [Job of the Week: Dragon / Penske Autosport - Commercial Director](  [Learn More](        Follow Us:    Received this email from a friend? Sign up to receive the INSIDER Newsletter from Motorsport.com which includes the latest news and inside views, direct from the experts. [Subscribe](                                 Copyright © 2021 Motorsport.com, All rights reserved. This email was sent to {EMAIL} by Motorsport.com. Our Mailing Address is:Motorsport.com5972 N.E. 4th Ave. Miami, FL 33137, United States Want to change how you recieve these emails? [Manage Preferences]( [Unsubscribe](   Part of [Motorsport Network](