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Mercedes Sets Ambitious Targets with 2024 F1 Car Launch

1 years ago By Sports Desk

At an exciting event in Silverstone, Mercedes presented its new Formula 1 car for the 2024 season, the W15. Team boss Toto Wolff has expressed his determination to beat Red Bull and give Lewis Hamilton success in his final year at the team.

Wolf described the W15 as a “complete reboot” that includes significant changes to the aerodynamic surfaces and various mechanical aspects. He emphasized that the new car offers more power and predictability, allowing drivers to push harder.

The aesthetics of the car have also been transformed, the nose returns to silver with a turquoise stripe in honor of the sponsor Petronas. The changes reflect Mercedes’ bid for a first win since 2022, especially before saying goodbye to Lewis Hamilton, who will join Ferrari in 2025.

Wolff acknowledged the challenge ahead and cited beating Red Bull and its successful car as a benchmark. He admitted he had to be realistic about his chances of beating a team that had been ahead the past two years. But Mercedes’ ambitions remain strong and they are determined to make Hamilton’s final year with the team as successful as possible.

The car debuted in an exhibition race at Silverstone and mileage is limited to just nine miles. Mercedes will then work for a long time before the pre-season tests in Bahrain.

James Allison, the team’s technical director, spoke of the investment to replace the new car and improve performance. He explained that the changes included a new outer casing for the gearbox, but insisted that there was no attempt to reinvent the wheel elsewhere in the car.

The 2024 season is crucial for Mercedes, who have struggled over the past two seasons. The team is working hard to overcome handling and balance inconsistencies that have affected drivers’ confidence in fast corners.

The introduction of the W15 represents an ambitious response to the challenges facing the team, and expectations are high as to how these changes will affect its performance on the track. With Hamilton committed to taking the team back to the top, the 2024 season promises to be an exciting battle between Formula 1’s best teams.

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