Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that the team will need all of the fresh energy it has picked up from the two-week mandatory summer shutdown if it is to secure this year's world championships.
Mercedes currently enjoys a 156 point lead in the constructors standings, while Lewis Hamilton is 19 points ahead of team mate Nico Rosberg in the battle for the drivers title, with Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo a further 65 points in arrears in third place.
But despite this seemingly dominant numerical advantage, Wolff insists that nothing can be taken for granted yet with nine races still to come in the 2016 season.
"We return from the summer break with fresh energy for the next phase of the season - and we will need all of that energy, as time and again we're reminded that nothing is clear cut.
"It's an unusual situation to be winning for so long, so you can't expect it to last - especially against opposition with such passion and resource as those around us.
""We were expecting Hungary to be tough, with Hockenheim playing more to our strengths. That wasn't the case," he noted. "We will continue to fight hard.
"For the drivers, it's the same story. There are more than 200 points to be won in their title battle and a lot of racing to be done yet. Lewis is on an impressive run, just like Nico had at the end of last season and into this one.
"The advantage constantly swings, so it will be exciting to see how their battle pans out.
"We're also pleased to see both of our Junior drivers side-by-side at Manor, with Esteban joining Pascal on the grid from this weekend. The coming races will be important for both of their development, so we will watch their progress with great interest.
"There is plenty to be excited about heading into these next nine races. I, for one, can't wait to get back out there.
Chris Medland's 2016 Belgian Grand Prix preview
How Eric Boullier keeps McLaren on its toes
Pascal Wehrlein interview: The rookie who wants to lead
F1i Classic - Mayhem, monsoon and the mother of all Belgian Grand Prix
Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter
