Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton has praised the efforts of Mercedes F1 Team employees over the winter and at the 2024 pre-season test in Bahrain last week. He said it was “very encouraging” for the team. Mercedes, once the dominant force in F1, enters 2024 after two relatively tough campaigns. They won just one win during that period, leaving them far behind pacesetter Red Bull.
But in the third year of F1’s ground effects era, Hamilton and teammate George Russell believe Mercedes have created a car that is “easier to drive” after their first run in the W15. Hamilton said: “Overall it was a really good test and I’m really proud of everyone at trackside and everyone at the factory. Everyone, both women and men, worked tirelessly at Brackley, Brixworth and here in Bahrain. I’ve come,” he said. “It’s very encouraging and great to see everyone working together. The focus, the determination, the communication is the best I’ve ever seen,” said Hamilton in Mercedes’ new Challenger. He seems to have been encouraged by his early performance. “We still have work to do and we’re not where we want to be, but we knew going into the test that it would be. We have a great platform to build on.” We’ll be working hard over the next few days, building on all the data we’ve gathered from testing. We’re really looking forward to the start of the season next week and will be in good shape for the season,” said Andrew, Mercedes trackside engineering director. Shovlin has a similar assessment as Hamilton, analyzing the tests and what the team learned. “We spent three productive days here in Bahrain and were able to make good progress in understanding the W15,” commented Shonurin. “Compared to last year’s car, the feedback from drivers is very different, more positive and encouraging. “The team has worked hard to resolve the handling deficiencies that are essential to the W14. “I’m glad that we seem to have resolved many of those issues.” “During the testing process, we’ve gained a better understanding of the car. The challenge over the next few days will be to scrutinize the results and find the best solution for the race weekend.” It’s important to put the package together.” Regarding Mercedes’ chances of finishing at the top, Shovlin said, “It’s never easy to predict pace from testing. Every team hides their pace effectively when they want to.” But it’s clear that we’re in a much better place than we were 12 months ago.” “We’ve had a busy few days now making final preparations for the opening game of the season. I’m already looking forward to the race weekend and the season ahead.”
2024-02-27 06:34:57
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