Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain, driving for Mercedes AMG in the Formula 1 World Championship, showed improvement with his car during the Japanese Grand Prix compared to last season. Mercedes has faced challenges this year with their redesigned car, which has proven to be unpredictable and has a limited operating range. The car also struggles with high-speed cornering due to a correlation issue that was highlighted at the Suzuka circuit. However, Hamilton was pleased with the car’s performance at the track, qualifying in seventh place and finishing within three-tenths of third place. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff acknowledged that the overall result was not ideal but emphasized the progress made by the team. He noted that the small margins between the cars on the grid masked the positive developments made with the Mercedes W15. Wolff also mentioned the team’s dedication to understanding the car better and building on their current platform. Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin echoed Wolff’s sentiments, stating that the team made strides in improving the car’s consistency and drivability. However, he acknowledged that they still need to find more performance to compete with the leading teams. Looking ahead to the race, Wolff anticipated a close battle behind Red Bull, with McLaren’s Lando Norris leading the charge for the final podium position. He expressed uncertainty about the race’s outcome but emphasized the team’s determination to maximize their performance and achieve the best possible result.
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