As the 2024 season kickstarted, Mercedes was the fourth fastest among the top teams. It was nowhere near its customer, McLaren, as they seemed like a mediocre team. Moreover, Lewis Hamilton’s decision to leave for Ferrari aggravated its woes. Thus, there was a constant tussle between the technical crew and the W15 as the aerodynamic struggles persisted.
However, after endless efforts, the team finally figured out the configuration. Under James Allison’s leadership, the technical crew finally discovered the purple patch when the W15 car suddenly appeared fast. Although the car is still not the quickest, Hamilton believes it’ll be on top very soon.
Lewis Hamilton Aims For The Top Spot As The W15′ Super Close’ To Being The Fastest Car
Lewis Hamilton reflected on his team’s progress this season after securing his record-breaking ninth victory at Silverstone. At the start of the season, Hamilton admitted, the team wasn’t close to matching Red Bull’s performance, and a win seemed out of reach. He acknowledged the initial sense of disappointment that loomed over the season.
However, Hamilton highlighted his team’s remarkable efforts, emphasizing how they’ve come together to improve the car significantly. This transformation has shifted the team’s outlook from potentially ending the season on a low note to aiming for a high. While acknowledging that there’s still a long way to go and the car isn’t yet the fastest on the grid, the Briton expressed optimism. Further, he believes that with the upcoming upgrades, the team could be in an even stronger position to compete at the front consistently.
The seven-time world champion shared his excitement about the car’s progress, noting that it’s starting to feel much better and more competitive. This improvement has allowed him to compete more closely with top drivers like Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, which he finds immensely satisfying. Hamilton’s optimism and the team’s upward trajectory have him looking forward to future races with great anticipation.
Mercedes Ready To Launch An All-Out Attack As Hungary GP Upgrades In Line
The Mercedes’ Front Wing arrangement has been in the headlines for a long time, and for good reason. When it initially debuted in Monaco, only George Russell could use it. After assessing the problem, Mercedes added front wings for both vehicles.
Since then, the team has risen to podium positions and won successive races. However, James Allison stated that this was not even the full use of the front wings. The Silver Arrows’ technical director indicated that the revised configuration will be more noticeable during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
