Valtteri Bottas says the Mercedes Formula 1 team is expecting its latest aerodynamic upgrade package to provide a “pretty decent step” at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. Mercedes has brought a minor aero update to Suzuka in a bid to put the pressure on a resurgent Ferrari as the German manufacturer looks to seal a sixth successive constructors’ crown in Japan. Following the success of Ferrari’s Singapore aero upgrade and the Scuderia’s run of three wins in the past four races, Mercedes has made tweaks to its W10 challenger, including revisions to the sidepod area. “We’re bringing a pretty solid update package this weekend,” Bottas explained. “We’ll try it tomorrow...
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