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Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin explained the team is looking to improve conditions in its W15 cockpit after Lewis Hamilton and George Russell’s complaints during the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. Hamilton and Russell complained several times over the team radio that the seats in their respective Mercedes W15 machines were causing them discomfort […]
Hamilton and Russell expressed discomfort over the heat from their Mercedes W15 seats during the race at Monza, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees in Italy. Mercedes’ engineering director, Shovlin, acknowledged the challenging conditions and emphasized efforts to find solutions to keep the drivers cooler. The hot weather in Italy, along with the heat generated by the power unit and electronic components, contributed to the drivers’ discomfort. Friction on Monza’s long straights and bumpy surfaces, combined with high track temperatures, further added to the heat issues. Despite the drivers’ extensive training for such conditions, the extreme heat at races like Monza still presents a significant challenge that tests their abilities.
