Ex-Formula 1 racer Giedo van der Garde says he cannot see a route back into the 2022 title fights for Mercedes.

The introduction of new regulations for the 2022 campaign has coincided with an alarming drop in form for Mercedes, the Silver Arrows no longer looking like race winners and title contenders, instead fighting to lead the midfield as Red Bull and Ferrari scrap ahead.

P3 remains the best finish for Mercedes in 2022 after five rounds, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton both having achieved that result once.

There is plenty of time for the situation to change in this 22-race season, potentially 23.

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