P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes is hunting to return to the front of the Formula 1 grid in the coming seasons and has highlighted an area it wishes to improve.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has acknowledged the need to improve their pit stop procedures for the 2024 Formula 1 season, following a difficult year in 2023 where the team failed to secure a single victory. Red Bull, on the other hand, excelled in pit stops and outperformed Mercedes throughout the season. Mercedes has identified areas for improvement, such as wheel-locking mechanisms and axle materials, in order to enhance their pit stop performance. Wolff suggested that Mercedes had been interpreting the regulations in a conservative manner and plans to adopt a different approach in the future. Despite their recent setbacks, Mercedes remains confident in their ability to secure an eighth World Championship title for Lewis Hamilton before his retirement.
