Lewis Hamilton’s final Mercedes F1 Challenger, the W15, was unveiled by Toto Wolff and the seven-time World Champion himself. This marked the ninth team to reveal their car for the 2024 season. The reaction to the Black and Silver livery was mixed among fans on social media. Shortly after the reveal, the car was seen in a shakedown run at Silverstone, with Hamilton behind the wheel.
Hamilton, who will be leaving the team at the end of the season to race for Ferrari starting in 2025, is determined to make his last season with Mercedes a memorable one. Despite the disappointment of his departure, the team has moved on and is focused on supporting Hamilton and finding a new team leader before 2025.
As Hamilton took the W15 for its first flying lap, he aimed to familiarize himself with the car and perform at his best. With his eyes set on an eighth championship title, the British driver is determined to achieve this goal with the Brackley-based team.
Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes since 2013, plays a crucial role in the team’s decision-making process. He believes that transitioning from their previous “Zero Sidepods” concept to a design similar to Red Bull’s would benefit the car. The focus of this year’s car is on the Venturi tunnels and maintaining consistent downforce.
As the Brackley-based team prepares for the upcoming season, their target is to challenge and surpass the current dominators of Formula 1. Meanwhile, their competitors are also gearing up for the challenge and will unveil their car on Thursday.
According to the Source firstsportz.com