When Mercedes entered the Imola GP in May, endless questions and doubts hovered over its W15 car. The team consistently failed to improve while other teams marched forward. When McLaren won the Miami GP, the Silver Arrows were mocked, as even their customer team had secured a title. However, the technical crew led by James Allison was determined to turn the table around.
With relentless determination, the team introduced a series of innovative upgrades, each one a potential solution. However, Allison likened the situation to a ‘duvet’ that seems too small, revealing one or the other part. In the end, the Silver Arrows may have discovered the remedy after exhausting all possibilities.
James Allison Filled With Optimism After Fruitful Canada GP
James Allison described the car’s performance on the Mont Real track and provided the next steps. Despite the modification, he believed the car’s buoyancy was out of control when it floated. However, concentrating on the positive, Allison expressed excitement that they had made a huge stride ahead in the automotive development battle. Furthermore, the technical leader stated that this was a litmus test for the update, and the performance would be consistent across all circuits. Furthermore, he saw that the Canada circuit may be an aberration since it suited the vehicle. Thus, the following tracks would be a ‘stern test’ for the car.
Moreover, the team’s challenge remains to make the car ‘driver-friendly.’ Allison wants the upgrades to keep coming at a pace rivals cannot keep up with. The British motorsport designer wants his team to ‘bully’ its way to the top. While he sounds optimistic, the technical head is also aware of challenges like those in Barcelona, where cornering is particularly difficult. Ultimately, the team is willing to offer a driver-friendly solution similar to that of Canada so that the drivers don’t have to grapple during the race.
Toto Wolff’s ‘Ego’ Will Drive Kimi Antonelli To Mercedes In 2025: F1 Pundit
Former Formula One World Champion Jacques Villeneuve predicts Kimi Antonelli will drive for Mercedes in 2025. He informed Sky Sports that Toto Wolff would only consider Antonelli as an option for the team. Thus, Wolff’s ego is the ‘driving force’ that tips the scales in favor of the young Italian.
Furthermore, Villeneuve stated that Wolff is on a quest to prove a point. He stated that the Mercedes CEO had backed Kimi since he was 12. As a result, the Austrian executive wants to demonstrate to the world that his judgment was justified. Finally, Wolff’s recent comment about ‘focused on Kimi’ validates Villenueve’s assertions. As a result, it would not be shocking if Mercedes announced Kimi Antonelli as Hamilton’s replacement.
