George Russell has revealed that the new W15 car has been specifically designed with the seven-time world champion in mind. This news has sent shockwaves through the Formula One world, especially as it was recently announced that Russell will be joining Ferrari in 2025. This season will be Hamilton’s last with Mercedes, and the team is determined to make it a successful one. After a disappointing previous season, Mercedes has made radical changes to the car’s design in order to rectify their mistakes and give their drivers a car that will help them compete at the top level. Russell has expressed his trust in the team’s aerodynamicists and designers to deliver a car that he can maximize on the track. He has also highlighted the differences in feedback between himself and his teammate, Hamilton, with regards to the car’s seating position and rear stability.
During the off-season, Mercedes made updates to their Formula 1 car, introducing the innovative W15. This car features an adjustable front suspension and a front wing made of legality wires. Mercedes has claimed that the W15 is a significant improvement over their previous cars, the W13 and W14, which were used during the ground-effect era of Formula One in 2022 and 2023. The team has focused on improving the car’s handling, making it more consistent and reliable on the track.
Before the start of the season, George Russell was asked about any weaknesses that may still exist in the W15. He assured that this year’s car is completely different from its predecessors and any issues that were present before have been addressed. However, he did mention that braking stability is still a concern, but it is not as severe as the bouncing problems experienced with the W13 in 2022. Russell has faith in Mercedes’ ability to overcome these challenges and believes that the team will continue to improve the car’s downforce as the season progresses.
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