The team elected to use up all their Soft tyres during qualifying at Mexico, but did this seal their fate and stop them ending their win draught in 2022?
Lewis Hamilton was heard to report a particular problem during qualifying and the race over the Mexican Grand Prix weekend, and Mercedes have since offered an explanation for what was behind the issue.
After praising the team's competitiveness at the Mexican Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton is feeling positive about Mercedes' prospects at the next race on the F1 calendar in Brazil.
The FIA is set to launch an investigation on safety grounds as overcrowding in the Mexican Grand Prix paddock has become a concern of drivers and teams.
Whilst George Russell believes that Mercedes have the pace to secure their first win of the season, he cast doubt on being able to pass the Red Bull cars on track.