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Lewis Hamilton got behind the wheel of the Mercedes W15 at pre-season testing for the first time on Thursday.
Lewis Hamilton stated that Mercedes has made progress with the new W15 car in his first drive with the vehicle during testing. The seven-time World Champion took over testing duties from teammate George Russell and completed 123 laps, finishing the day in third place. Despite a minor issue with a loose drain cover in the morning, the day went smoothly overall. Hamilton expressed satisfaction with the car’s performance and the improvements made over the previous year. Mercedes aims to bounce back following a challenging season with new technical regulations in 2022, with Hamilton committed to helping the team succeed. He thanked the team for their hard work and emphasized the need to keep pushing for further improvements in the upcoming tests and races for the 2024 F1 season.
