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Mercedes Aims for Strong Sprint After Mixed Qualifying

11/29/2025

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In qualifying, Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director, said the team achieved P2 and split the McLarens.
He noted overtaking will be difficult in the Sprint and a strong start is essential.
He acknowledged mistakes that hindered a better position after qualifying P7.
Another team member cited difficulty finding the right setup with tire compounds, finishing P10 and P14 in practice, and looking forward to Sprint improvements.

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In qualifying, Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director, said the team achieved P2 and split the McLarens.
He noted overtaking will be difficult in the Sprint and a strong start is essential.
He acknowledged mistakes that hindered a better position after qualifying P7.
Another team member cited difficulty finding the right setup with tire compounds, finishing P10 and P14 in practice, and looking forward to Sprint improvements.