Lewis Hamilton’s recent announcement that he will be joining Ferrari in 2025 has caused a major upheaval in the world of Formula 1. As a seven-time world champion, Hamilton’s move has sent shockwaves through the driver market. With the 2024 season just around the corner, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff insists that nothing has changed for his team.
Wolff and his team at Mercedes are approaching the upcoming season with the same mindset as they have in the past. Their goal remains the same – to maximize their potential at every race weekend. Wolff recently emphasized this point, stating that their focus is on giving their best performance during the 2024 F1 season, despite Hamilton’s impending departure.
While Wolff claims that Hamilton’s departure has not affected their preparations for the 2024 season, it remains to be seen how competitive their car, the W15, will be this year. Mercedes has struggled to match the performance of Red Bull in recent years, and their 2023 challenger proved to be a challenging car to master. In contrast to Red Bull’s impressive 860 points, Mercedes only managed to score 409 points last season.
However, a new season brings new opportunities for Mercedes to turn things around. The 2024 F1 testing is about to begin, and it will provide a clearer picture of where each team stands in relation to one another. If Mercedes’s W15 proves to be strong, they could potentially challenge for the coveted World Championship title.
According to the Source firstsportz.com