The Austrian has been leading the team for over ten years and has recently completed more than 350 laps of the Bahrain circuit during testing. The team is considered to have one of the most mature cars among the others. They were satisfied with the testing programs and the data collected throughout the three days. As a result, the team has clearly established its goals for the upcoming season.
During the testing days, the team was not at the top of the charts in terms of completed laps. However, the Silver Arrows were experimenting with different suspension configurations to test the stability of their platform. They increased anti-dive at both the front and rear, which contributes to greater stability. After successful experiments, the Austrian mentioned his goals for the team.
The 52-year-old stressed that the car does not need to be extremely fast. Instead, a consistent and stable platform is the primary requirement that will allow the team to develop it throughout the season. They aim to create a base level that enables the drivers to push without worrying about conflicting characteristics of the car.
is the star driver for the Brackley-based team. They had a successful testing period and collected valuable data to further develop the car. The seven-time champion shared his thoughts after driving the car.
Hamilton revealed that they learned a lot during the testing program. He had previously expressed concerns about the cockpit being positioned too far forward. However, he believes that the W15 is an improvement over its predecessor and provides a more comfortable driving experience.
The 39-year-old is preparing to compete against the top teams of and . He aims to make his final season with the German manufacturer even more memorable before moving to the prancing horses next year.