Mercedes in 2011 reminded me of Honda in 2006 (at the start!).
Mercedes, at the start were pretty competitive, I think the drivers again didn't get the most out of the car. The season then dipped mainly due a lack of understanding of the tyres, and aerodynamics. Basically what happened in 2006. Only difference is, in 2006 they fixed the issues.
Have they fixed them now? car looks better than it ever has IMO, since 2009.
With Lewis in that car I think 2013 is going to be interesting. He is going to be causing some issues to the big guys with possibly better cars!
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL