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Mercedes: F1 quirk that makes ‘no sense’ offers clues to W15’s real fault
The German manufacturer Mercedes has faced challenges in the 2024 campaign due to weaknesses in its new car, causing Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to struggle at times. Mercedes has been investigating why the car underperforms in high-speed corners by analyzing the correlation between downforce figures from simulations and real-life performance. The team discovered that though downforce is being generated as predicted, it doesn’t translate to improved performance. This led to a shift in focus towards mechanical factors over aerodynamics. Mercedes is working on aligning the mechanical and aero aspects of the car to improve performance, as indicated by team boss Toto Wolff. The team’s efforts are aimed at unlocking the true potential of the car amidst challenges faced against rivals like Red Bull.
