Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has urged fans of the team to continue supporting them despite the recent challenges creating a tough environment for the Constructor.
In a video message posted online by Mercedes, Wolff told said: “I just wanted to tell you that we are really grateful for how you have supported us this season so far.”
“It’s not been easy, but if it was, it wouldn’t be as exciting, and it wouldn’t be Formula 1 – the pinnacle of motor racing,” he added.
With the extended April break offering a chance for teams to return to the factory and perfect their set up and development process, Mercedes will hope for a rebound when teams race again at Baku.
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“Everyone here at the factories has been super busy and flat out over the last few weeks preparing to return to the track,” Wolff said.
“We’re excited for that and to have all of you cheering for us as we race for our next podium, win or championship.”
Mercedes currently sits in P3 in the Constructors’ Standings but finished the last race with a strong performance, having qualified in P2 and P3, close behind the Red Bull of Max Verstappen.
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Although Hamilton’s teammate George Russell ultimately suffered a DNF after his car caught fire due to an engine failure, the former world champion managed to keep P2 despite an attacking Fernando Alonso behind him.
In the Drivers’ Standings, Hamilton sits in P4 with 38 points, ahead of Russell in P7 on 18.
Mercedes are sat in P3 in the Constructors’ race with 56 points, close behind Aston Martin’s 65 points but with almost half of title leaders Red Bull, who are sat on 123.