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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has explained what changes he has seen in Lewis Hamilton since his recent British Grand Prix victory.
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has noted that there hasn’t been a “drastic change” in Lewis Hamilton’s demeanor following the end of his F1 victory dry spell. The win at Silverstone was deemed a likely “relief” for the seven-time champion, with 56 races, 31 months, and 945 days separating him from his previous victory. Despite recent successes, Hamilton is set to tackle 10 final rounds with Mercedes before moving to Ferrari at the end of the year. Shovlin expressed his delight at Hamilton’s triumphs, stressing the importance of more trophies to cap off his tenure with Mercedes. Thanks to significant W15 developments, Mercedes has seen a notable resurgence, leading to increased confidence and excitement for both Hamilton and George Russell as the team vies for victories and podium finishes.