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In a thrilling and rain-soaked FIA GT World Cup race around the Macau Guia circuit, Mercedes driver Maro Engel, the reigning Dakar Rally champion, emerged victorious despite a late five-second penalty for causing a collision. The action-packed race featured intense battles for the lead and a dramatic finish, showcasing the skill and determination of the top GT and endurance drivers.

Mercedes is set to use the remaining Formula 1 races of the season to gain a deeper understanding of its car’s weaknesses, having accepted that it will finish fourth in the constructors’ standings. The team will use the final three races to assess the car’s performance across a range of track characteristics, from high-speed corners to low-speed sections, in order to identify the necessary improvements for the future.

In a statement ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed his belief that the Formula 1 wind tunnel time allocation system should be based on the points scored by each team rather than their final position in the Constructors’ standings. Russell argues that this approach would more accurately reflect the performance gap between the teams and allow those falling behind to catch up more quickly, potentially tightening the F1 field.