Canada a “bigger challenge” than Barcelona for upgraded F1 car

At last week’s Spanish Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell scored a double podium after the Brackley team’s comprehensive upgrade package delivered a solid step forward.

While Hamilton still finished 24 seconds behind dominant winner Max Verstappen, Mercedes’ W14 was the second-strongest car on the high-downforce circuit, providing the team with a solid baseline to continue its recovery.

The double podium also elevated Mercedes above Aston Martin to second…