P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team are “lucky” to have two drivers aligned in their feedback on how to improve their troubled F1 car.
“Both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are advocating for changes to be made to the Mercedes’ 2024 car after a challenging season with the W14. Hamilton expressed the need for significant development to compete with Red Bull and visited the team’s designers to monitor the progress of the W15. Mercedes’ Technical Director, James Allison, explained that the drivers’ feedback has been helpful in identifying the car’s weaknesses, but also acknowledged that their solutions may not always align with the team’s expertise. However, the consistent feedback from both drivers has provided reassurance that the issues are significant and require attention. As a result, Mercedes is confident in their understanding of the problems and the direction they need to pursue for the upcoming season.”
Source: Crash
