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Mercedes has identified an area of its simulation models back at the team’s factory that could be a correlation weakness to address, according to technical director James Allison. The first three r…
“Mercedes has identified a correlation weakness in its simulation models at the factory, particularly in the high- to low-speed balance area. Technical director James Allison stated that there are always issues with factory-to-track correlation. The team has seen flashes of strong pace from George Russell and Lewis Hamilton in the first three races of the season, with a best finish of fifth place. However, both drivers retired from the last race in Melbourne. Allison mentioned the importance of improving the correlation between what is seen in the factory and on the track to address the shortcomings affecting the car’s performance. One of the identified weaknesses is the car’s performance in warmer track temperatures, where the team tends to struggle compared to cooler conditions. This pattern has become noticeable as the car’s competitiveness drops when the track is warm, indicating a need for adjustments to optimize performance in these conditions.”
