Credits: IMAGO Michael Potts
After securing pole position and his first podium of the 2024 season at the Canadian GP, Mercedes driver George Russell was beaming with confidence. While the Silver Arrows have made significant progress in understanding the W15’s concept, technical director James Allison does not expect Russell to repeat his heroics at the Spanish GP.
The British engineer, while speaking on the Beyond the Grid podcast, told host Tom Clarkson that the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was a much forgiving track for their car. The W15 has suffered from balance issues constantly, and while the new front wing has alleviated some of those issues, the Montreal street circuit did not really push the car to its very limits.
Speaking about their chances at the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, Allison explained, “While I am pretty sure that we will make a good showing in the nearby future races, I’d be surprised if we were on pole at the next one for example.” The Briton also went on to explain what Mercedes‘ problems exactly were this season and in the recent past.
The team was not able to get their car working in an operating window that was good in both the high-speed and low-speed corners. Hence, they were always sacrificing performance without understanding the reason.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has every type of corner. With a mix of high-speed, low-speed, and medium-speed sections, the Barcelona track is going to be a litmus test for the revamped W15.
Are Mercedes now a force to be reckoned with in 2024?
The first major upgrade that was brought onto the W15 was at the 2024 Monaco GP. The team introduced a new-spec front wing that was a more conventional take on the design compared to their previous iterations. Monaco was a strong weekend for the team, but at the Canadian GP, the W15 really came into its own.
But this uptick in performance has caught a few suspicious glimpses from rivals such as Red Bull. In any case, team boss Toto Wolff has discarded the idea that it was only the front-wing that unlocked the W15’s true potential.
“The truth is we have, over the last few races, brought so many new parts, visible and invisible to the eye, that have contributed milliseconds to more performance,” said Wolff as quoted by Crash.net, whilst explaining why the front wing upgrade was only part of the developmental program that has seemingly turned the team’s fortunes around.
And Mercedes’ upgrades will not just stop there. The team will also bring in more upgrades for the Spanish GP this weekend.
News
Cardi B makes her grand arrival at Beautycon NYC in a full length fur ensemble and oversized floppy hat
Better late than never. After some worrisome moments, an apologetic Cardi B made her grand arrival at the yearly beauty festival, Beautycon, in New York City four hours late on Sunday. And the superstar rapper did not skimp when…
Cardi B made waves when she performed in a pink and blue feather outfit on a hip hop cruise hosted by DJ Khaled
Cardi B made waves when she performed in a pink and blue feather outfit on a hip hop cruise hosted by DJ Khaled. The event, already buzzing with excitement, reached new heights the moment Cardi B took the stage. Her…
“It’s a Sha’Carri Richardson summer”; “The duo I always knew we needed” – Fans react to American sprinter’s collab with Cardi B
American track and field world champion Sha’Carri Richardson and rapping icon Cardi B left fans awestruck as the two recently shared the same stage in their recent collaboration. Richardson is gearing up to make it to her maiden Olympic…
CARDI B SAYS SHE HASN’T COLLABORATED WITH RIHANNA BECAUSE ‘SHE SOUND KINDA STUPID’ TRYING TO FIT HER STYLE
Cardi B delved into her collaboration aspirations and shared her admiration for fellow artists, particularly Rihanna. In a recent interview with Million Dollaz Worth of Game, Cardi shared a deep respect for her musical peers and her approach to creating…
Cardi B Shoppiпg at Maria Tash Jewelry oп Melrose Place iп LA
Cardi B, the Grammy-wiппiпg rapper aпd fashioп icoп, was receпtly seeп eпjoyiпg a shoppiпg spree at Maria Tash jewelry oп Melrose Place iп Los Aпgeles. Kпowп for her bold fashioп choices aпd love for extravagaпt accessories, Cardi B was right…
Cardi B Explodes oп Offset’s Mom for Coпcealiпg Offset’s Affair
Cardi B is fightiпg for her life oυt here! We thoυght it was bad eпoυgh wheп she was dealiпg with Offset’s side chicks oп social media, bυt пow she’s υp agaiпst his family, especially his mom. Cardi claims that Offset’s…
End of content
No more pages to load