Mercedes expressed admiration for Lando Norris' dominant victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, achieved in an upgraded McLaren. Norris ended Mercedes' pole position streak and secured the Woking team's first win of the season with the revised MCL40, featuring a new floor.

Mercedes' deputy technical director, Simone Resta, acknowledged the "sizeable update" likely contributed to McLaren's performance surge. He also noted Norris' strong form and excellent execution in Budapest, suggesting a combination of factors led to the win. While Mercedes initially dominated the season, Ferrari and McLaren have since claimed victories following significant upgrades.

Resta confirmed Mercedes anticipated a competitive season and welcomed the fluctuating performance among teams, making racing more engaging. However, Mercedes has faced reliability issues, costing them points. Resta vowed "relentless effort" to address these problems, emphasizing analytical processes and prioritization to improve the team.

Mercedes is also evaluating its own upgrade strategy for the latter half of the season, balancing the introduction of new parts with existing opportunities and potential risks of overreaching. The team aims to introduce performance enhancements strategically to avoid setbacks.