Mercedes would prefer F1 race win over second in constructors’ standings

The German manufacturer has endured a challenging 2022 campaign and, despite having got one pole position this year, is at risk of not winning a race for the first time since 2011.

But its consistency, allied to recent improvements, has left it in contention to overhaul Ferrari for second place in the teams’ battle behind Red Bull.

Mercedes is currently lying in third place in the overall standings, 40 points behind its Maranello rival.

While the runner-up slot…