Mercedes haven’t quite had the best start to the season, especially when compared to the start they had in 2009 when they were called Brawn GP.
Although nobody expected them to dominate like they did then, they were expected to be on the pace of the frontrunners thanks to a bigger budget, manufacturer backing and the return of the seven-time world champion, Michael Schumacher.
So far, that hasn’t been the case. They have lagged behind the Red Bull’s who are clearly the pace setters, as well as the second pack consisting of Ferrari and McLaren.
Nick Fry though, is adamant that anyone who underestimates them is ‘fairly foolish’.
“I think we’ve got an extremely strong team, and anyone who underestimates us is fairly foolish,” he told Autosport. “We’ve got excellent people. I would say we still have the best technical leader in Ross [Brawn].
“We have the best manufacturer and engine provider in F1, and we have two phenomenal drivers. All of that means that we are going to be strong, and we have the tools in terms of the money to do a very good job.”
He is optimistic they will improve later in the year, with a major upgrade planned for the Spanish GP in a few weeks time.
“I am very optimistic. We will be strong this year. Whether we can win it, who knows, but I think we will be there or thereabout.”
