Mercedes “definitely” closer to winning in F1 again

The reigning constructors’ champions has endured its first winless start to a Formula 1 campaign since 2011 as the team has struggled to get on top of the new ground-effect car regulations.

But Mercedes made tangible progress in the final races before the summer break, with the team achieving double podiums in France and Hungary, with Hamilton currently on a run of a five-successive rostrum finishes ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.

Asked whether he feels…