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Lewis Hamilton has denied that Mercedes’ 2024 Formula 1 car is the “evil sister” of its predecessors, despite the team’s
Mercedes has struggled in F1 since the return of ground effect cars in 2022, with only one win in the past two seasons. The team introduced the ‘zeropod’ solution but faced challenges with the W14 car. Despite overhauling the car concept for 2024, Mercedes encountered rear end instability during the Saudi Arabian race, leading to a ninth-place finish. Both Hamilton and Russell praised the W15’s performance in pre-season testing, but they struggled to replicate the same speed during races due to difficulties in finding the correct operating window. Hamilton remains hopeful for Mercedes’ prospects but acknowledges the strong competition from Red Bull and Ferrari in upcoming races.
